ABUSE

Question 1

all forms of abuse from dif family members and all people?

Answer 1

elder abuse

Question 2

elder abuse age range?

how many usually reported? who is usually the abuser?

Answer 2

1 in 10 Americans aged 60+

1 in 14 cases are reported; family member 60% of time

Question 3

inflicting pain or injury upon an older adult?

Answer 3

physical abuse

Question 4

means of touching, fondling, intercourse, sexual activity, with an older adult when the older adult can’t care for self

Answer 4

sexual abuse

Question 5

verbal assaults, threats, harassment, intimidation

Answer 5

emotional abuse

Question 6

restraining or isolating an older adult

Answer 6

confinement

Question 7

caregiver failure to provide an older adult with necessities for life

Answer 7

passive neglect

Question 8

denying an older adult meds, medical care, shelter, food, therapy, physical assistance

Answer 8

willful deprivation

Question 9

means the misuse or withholding of an older adults resources by another

Answer 9

financial exploitation

Question 10

bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions

Answer 10

physical abuse

Question 11

unexplained w/d from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness or depression

Answer 11

emotional abuse

Question 12

sudden changes in financial situations

Answer 12

financial abuse

Question 13

bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, wt loss

Answer 13

neglect

Question 14

belittling, threats, other means of power and control

Answer 14

verbal and emotional abuse

Question 15

how to prevent elder abuse?

Answer 15

care for health
seeking help
attending support groups
planning for future
staying active
pasting and opening mail
keeping PII safe
direct deposit for checks
having own phone
keeping will updated
knowing rights