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What is elder abuse? |
WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE? Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust ... |
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? Unexplained signs of injury, such as bruises, welts, or scars, especially if they appear symmetrically on two sides of the body ... .... |
ELDER ABUSE - PHYSICAL Physical Abuse - the intentional use of physical force that results in acute or chronic illness, bodily injury, physical pain ... |
ELDER ABUSE - EMOTIONAL Emotional or Psychological Abuse -verbal or nonverbal behavior that results in the infliction of anguish, mental pain... |
FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION Financial Abuse or Exploitation -the illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of an older individual’s resources by a ... |
ELDER ABUSE - NEGLECT Neglect -failure by a caregiver or other responsible person to protect an elder from harm, or the failure to meet ... |
ELDER ABUSE - SEXUAL Sexual Abuse or Abusive Sexual Contact - forced or unwanted sexual interaction (touching and non-touch ... |
RISK FACTORS Typical risk factors that make an elder more susceptible to abuse are: An isolated or withdrawn elderly person .... |
ELDER ABUSE - THE EFFECTS Elder Abuse has multitude of negative impacts on both the micro and macro levels including physical, psychological.. |
