Yes. The California Elder Abuse Act covers mental suffering. If a caregiver is verbally abusing, isolating, or threatening a resident, it can be the basis for a lawsuit, especially if it leads to a decline in the resident’s physical health.
Yes. The California Elder Abuse Act covers mental suffering. If a caregiver is verbally abusing, isolating, or threatening a resident, it can be the basis for a lawsuit, especially if it leads to a decline in the resident’s physical health.