Abuse and Neglect of Elderly and Dependent Clients Flashcards
1
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Elder abuse defined
A
Mistreatment of older people and relatively dependent people, including physical battering, neglect, financial or other exploitation, and psychological harm.
2
Q
Examples of physical abuse and neglect with elderly & dependent adult clients.
A
- Bruises
- Welts
- Lacerations
- Punctures
- Burns
- Head injuries, missing patches of hair
- Unexplained genital infections or sexually transmitted diseases
- Weight loss
- Untreated medical conditions
3
Q
Examples of psychological abuse and neglect
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- Sleep disturbance
- Change in eating pattern
- Unexplained weight changes
- Depression and crying
- Low self-esteem
- Fearfulness or paranoia
- Confusion and disorientation
- Apathy and agitation
4
Q
What is the definition of “Financial Abuse?”
A
The illegal or improper exploitation or use of funds or other resurces.
5
Q
Examples of financial abuse.
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- Lack of food, complaints of hunger.
- Inability to pay bills, utilities being turned off.
- Over-involvement of family members in financial affairs.
- Refusal to pay for services even when finances appear adequate.
- Unexplained withdrawals from bank account or reports of being taken to bank by caregiver.
