Far too often, we hear about one of our neighbors or friends who has been neglected or harmed by a family member or mistreated while in some type of nursing care facility.
The problem of abuse of the elderly and adults with disabilities has become more widely recognized in recent times, and there are estimates that it may be as common as child abuse.
We all need to be aware of the care needs and well-being of the senior citizens in our community. We all need to investigate the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of an elderly or disabled person and to provide protective services for that person.
Their mission is to respond to suspected abuse by investigating those situations and providing or arranging for whatever services are needed to alleviate or prevent any further maltreatment. I know first-hand of the caring and professional attitude that the Law Offices of Steven Peck, California elder law and abuse attorneys, bring to work every day.
Annually, Adult Protective Services receives over 100,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults in California. Approximately two-thirds of those reports are confirmed.
So, if you are aware of a situation where abuse or neglect may be taking place, please call Steven Peck's Premier Legal toll free at (866) 999-9085 and relate what you know or even reasonably suspect so that they may immediately help you.
Steven Peck's Premier Legal (www.premierlegal.org) is staffed by experienced, dedicated, professionals. They evaluate all calls to determine what action is needed, and by whom. They do have the authority, in emergencies, to call law enforcement, emergency medical staff, or the fire department.
Abuse prevention of vulnerable adults is everyone's business, and reporting abuse is the law. The purpose of the law is to protect those age 65 or older, and those between the ages of 18 and 65 who have disabilities and are considered dependent adults.
