Abuse Of Elder Flashcards
Elder abuse
Can be defined as a single or repeated act, lack of appropriate action, occurring with in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person
Types of abuse
Physical Emotional Sexual Financial Intentional/ unintentional Social Chemical / substance
Abuse incidence in au
It is estimated to be between 2-10% of older adults each years
Physical abuse
Hitting Pushing Punching Kicking Biting Scratching Shaking Slapping
Burning
Inappropriate medication
Inappropriate restraint
Damage to property
Emotional abuse
Insult Verbal humiliation Shouting Bullying Threats Confinement Withdrawal of affection Preventing access to services Removal of decision-making powers
Sexual abuse
Rape
Sexual Harassment
Inappropriate touching
Financial abuse
Stealing Misappropriation money Forcing charges Denying access to funds Forging signature Misusing power of attorney
Neglect
Intentional
Unintentional
Intentional neglect
When an older person is abandoned or not provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical or dental care
It also includes improper use of medication poor hygiene, refusal to allow other people to provide adequate care
Unintentional neglect
Occurs when a carer doesn’t have the skills or knowledge to care for a dependent person theye my bot be aware of the types of support available or may be ill and unable to meet the person’s needs
Social abuse
Intrusion
Isolation
Preventing independence using threats, manipulating and control
Chemical
Misuse of drugs alcohol and meds( witholding meds)
Signs of elderly abuse
Malnutrition Dehydration Unexplained bruises Poor hygiene poor grooming Urine odour Urine stained Excoriation or abrasion of genitalia Inappropriate administration of meds repeated infection Unsafe living environment Social isolation Anxiety
Risk factors of abuse
Social isolation chronic illness Function limitations Cognitive impairment Challenging Behaviors Shared living Carer stress Ageism Gender Aboriginal Cultural background
Consequences f abuse
Physical
Psychological
