Elder Abuse

Question 1

elder abuse

Answer 1

any intentional or reckless act or wilful and negligent disregard, occurring within a relationship of family, trust or dependency, directed at someone 65+

Question 2

why is elder abuse under reported

Answer 2

denial
view abuse as normal
lack of awareness
feelings of shame
fear
language/cultural barriers
level of cognitive ability
love of caregiver/family member

Question 3

underlying risk factors of elder abuse

Answer 3

caregiver stress
family conflict
mental illness
substance abuse
social isolation
mental impairment
hoarding

Question 4

common types of elder abuse

Answer 4

financial
physical
neglect
emotional
sexual
medication

Question 5

most common type of elder abuse

Answer 5

psychological

Question 6

signs of elder abuse

Answer 6

confusion
depression/anxiety
unexplained injuries
changes in hygiene
seeming fearful around certain people
fear or worry when talking about money

Question 7

Protection for Persons in Care Act (Alberta) purpose

Answer 7

require reporting of abuse involving clients in care
protect vulnerable adults in care
promote the prevention of abuse involving adult clients who receive publicly funded care or support services

Question 8

PAUSE

Answer 8

Pay attention to what is going on beneath your feelings
Acknowledge these may be assumptions or interpretations
Understand that there may be other interpretations
Search for most constructive way forward
Execute plan constructively

Question 9

LIASE

Answer 9

Learn and listen
Inquire
Assess
Show
Empathy