Elder Abuse Flashcards
What are the cultural and socioeconomic factors for elder abuse?
Frail, weak and dependent
Erosions of bonds
Restructuring
Distribution of power
Migration
Paternalistic societies
What are the types of elder abuse?
Psychological Abuse
Physical Abuse
Financial/Material Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
What is psychological abuse?
Attempts to dehumanize or intimidate older adults
Verbal or non-verbal
What is financial/material abuse?
Financial manipulation or exploitation
Includes theft, fraud, forgery or extortion
Often accompanied by other forms of abuse (psychological, physical, denial of rights)
Perpetrator usually a trusted person in senior’s life
What is neglect? (passive and active)
Failing to care for or meet the needs of dependant older adults
ACTIVE: Intentional withholding of basic necessities
PASSIVE: Not providing basic necessities because of lack of experience, information, or ability.
Can be physical, psychological or financial
What are risk factors for elder abuse?(8)
Vulnerability
Gender
Psychosocial Factors
Caregiver Factors
Dependency
Past History of Abuse
Environmental and Systemic Factors
Societal Factors
What are some consequences of elder abuse?
Compounds the effects of marginalization
Damage self-worth and dignity and increase their social isolation
Affects those around them
What are some characteristics of the perpetrator? (6)
Substance Abuse
Psychiatric Disorder
History of family violence
Dependency on the older adult
Poor social network
Stress
What are some characteristic of the victim? (6)
Social Isolation
Chronic Illness
Functional Limitations
Cognitive Impairment
Sharing living arrangements with perpetrator
Female gender
Who do you report to if abuse is suspected?
Protection for Persons in Care (1-888-357-9339)
City Police Service
Professional Association (CARNA)
