Abuse Of Older Adults - Forms, Risk Factors, Prevalence Flashcards
What is elder abuse?
Intentional or unintentional actions causing harm or serious risk to harm an older adult
Or
Failure to satisfy older adult’s basic needs or protect them from harm
Who can cause elder abuse?
- caregiver
- HCP
- resident to resident
- older adult to themselves (self neglect)
What are risk factors related to caregivers abusing older adults?
- person problems or stressors
- substance use disorder
- mental health issues
- lack of understanding of older adult’s condition
- insufficient resources
What are risk factors related to caregivers abusing older adults?
- person problems or stressors
- substance use disorder
- mental health issues
- lack of understanding of older adult’s condition
- insufficient resources
Financial form of abuse?
Missing of funds and assets without full knowledge, consent, person’s best interests (fraud, trickery, force)
Financial form of abuse?
Missing of funds and assets without full knowledge, consent, not in person’s best interests (fraud, trickery, force)
Emotional/verbal abuse?
Diminishing identity, dignity and self worth
Physical abuse?
Using physical force against a person without person’s consent, causing pain, injury or impairment
Sexual abuse?
Sexual behaviour at an older adult without their full knowledge or consent
Neglect form of abuse?
Intentionally withholding/not providing basic necessities or care because of a lack of experience, info or ability
Spiritual form of abuse?
Erosion or breakdown of one’s cultural or religious beliefs
Systematic form of abuse?
Rules (facility/government) that cause harm
Systematic form of abuse?
Rules (facility/government) that cause harm
Where is abuse higher in older adultsv
In females and in rural areas
Most cases go unreported
What are strategies to prevent abuse that staff can use?
- identify abuse risks factors and signs of abuse
- strong communication and therapeutic relationship building skills
