Have you or someone you know have been a victim of elder abuse? Elder abuse within Rockland County, and within the State of New York is any form of mistreatement that resulted in some type of damage or loss typically to an older person. Could be a close family member, a father, a mother, a grandfather, or grandmother. There are a couple categories of elder abuse, such as physical abuse which is straight out physical force that causes injury to any part of the body, or may cause pain. This type of abuse also includes assult, battery, and on many occasions improper restraint.
Are you a victim? Know someone that is? Be sure to seek legal advice and know your facts.