Abuse and Neglect

Question 1

Physical Elder Abuse signs

Answer 1

bruises, welts, lacerations, punctures, burns, head injuries, missing hair, genital infections, STI, weight loss, untreated medical conditions

Question 2

Elder abuse Physical Neglect Sign

Answer 2

willful or unintended failure to provide needed food, clothing, medications

Question 3

Psychological abuse signs

Answer 3

sleep disturbance, eating patterns, weight changes, depression/crying, low self esteem, fearfulness, paranoia, confusion, agitation

Question 4

Psychological neglect signs

Answer 4

inflictions of mental anguish, name calling, threats and isolating or excluding from activities

Question 5

Elder Financial abuse

Answer 5

illegal or improper exploitation or use of funds. Lack of food, inability to pay bills, utility shut offs, overinvolvement of family in finances, refusal to pay for services, unexplained withdrawals from bank