Elder Abuse Investigations

Elder abuse can be defined as “an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.” There are various forms of elder abuse: neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, physical abuse, financial exploitation, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse. This is happening in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and even in the privacy of your home, and it doesn’t always appear as you’d think.

It’s not always bruises and bedsores. It’s the daughter who takes them to the bank for frequent withdrawals. It’s the contractor or landscaper who keeps needing money to “finish the job.” It’s not eating well, medication mismanagement, missed doctors appointments, and missed quality time with family or friends. It’s the unexplained reclusive behavior.

Behavioral indicators are less obvious than physical. A few clues to look for in your elderly loved will be signs of implausible stories, confusion or disorientation, denial, anxiety, withdrawal, depression, agitation, helplessness, or fear. With these signs, Proof Please can help direct an investigation from the very beginning. We will lead to specific situations that will help you get the proof you need to substantiate your case of elder abuse.

At Proof Please, we understand the complexities of elder abuse because we are not just licensed private investigators, we are caregivers and we are advocates for elder justice. Contact us to come on board to work with your legal team or hire us independently to conduct private investigations. We are fully equipped to capture hard evidence via audio recording, still photos, and video.

Contact us today for a free consultation.