Abuse & Neglect of Elderly & Dependent Adult Clients

Question 1

Elder Abuse

Answer 1

• Mistreatment of older people and relatively dependent people, including physical
  battering, neglect, financial or other exploitation, and psychological harm
• Abuse may be inflicted by older person’s adult children or other relatives, legal custodians, or other care
  providers

Question 2

Differences Between Elder and Child Abuse Reporting

Answer 2

• Abduction: In elder abuse reporting, abduction refers to removing elder/dependent adult from their state and keeping them from returning to their state when they either do not consent or have the capacity to consent. If a
  parent(s) chooses to relocate their family and child to a new state, this wouldn’t be considered abduction.
• Financial abuse: B/c children are financially dependent on parents, we don’t report
  financial abuse of minors. Financial abuse is reportable for elders.