Elder Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Who typically abuses elders?
A
Family members (94%), 3/4 of these people are the children
2
Q
What is elder abuse linked to? (2)
A
family and disability abuse
3
Q
What are the risk factors of elder abuse? (7)
A
disability, mental health, low income, gender, age, ethnicity and substance abuse
4
Q
What section of Australian law covers elder abuse?
A
Guardianship and Administration Act (1990)
5
Q
What forms can elder abuse come in? (5)
A
neglect, financial, emotional, psychological and sexual.
6
Q
What is the largest risk factor of elder abuse?
A
Disability
7
Q
How does elder abuse effect CaLD communities?
A
CaLD communities are disproportionately dependent on others
8
Q
What government services may be involved in elder abuse? (2)
A
Social services and tax office
