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What is the definition of elder abuse?
the abuse, neglect, or victimization of an older person who is under the care of another person
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What are some types of elder abuse?
- Physical and/or sexual
- Psychological
- Financial exploitation
- Neglect includes the denial of medical treatment or ignoring basic care issues due to ignorance or inability to provide care.
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Who is usually a victim of elder abuse?
- > 75 years 60-65% are female
- More at risk if suffering multiple chronic problems
- Increased dependence=increased vulnerability
- Increased dependence accounts for much of under-reporting
- Family very dependent on elder financially
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What are some physical indicators of elder abuse?
- Unexplained injuries—bruises, fractures
- “Doctor hopping”
- Reluctance to seek care
- Elder is fearful in presence of family or caretaker
- Evidence of over or under-medication
- Multiple injuries in various stages of healing
- “Grip-marks” bilateral on upper arms
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What are some psycological clues that an elder is being abused?
- Helpless or fearful
- Fails to talk openly
- Withdrawn
- Depressed
- Angry or agitated
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What are some financial indicator that would determine abuse of an elderly person?
- Suspicious activities related to banking, pension checks, will, and/or power of attorney
- Missing valuables
- Lacking small items such as television, clothes, telephone, etc.
- Caregiver expresses concern over costs of services
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What are some signs of neglect of an elderly?
- Dirt, fecal, or urine smell
- Rashes, “sores”, lice
- Untreated medical condition(s)
- Dehydration or malnourishment
- Inadequate clothing, basic necessities
- Pressure sores
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What is self neglect?
- where the elder fails to care for themselves
- Failure to manage money and resources
- Can’t perform activities of daily living
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