elder abuse Flashcards
how many cases go undetected
23
what are the negative impacts of abuse on older adults
worsened functional + financial status, progressive dependency, feeling helpless/lonely, distress, higher mortality
what can nurses do with elder abuse
prevent, report, see signs
what is elder abuse
harm or distress to an older person
what are the types of elder abuse
physical, psychological, financial, caregiver neglect, self-neglect, and sexual abuse
what is physical abuse
unnecessary pain or injury done by force even without intention to hurt: bodily harm
what are S+S of physical abuse
bruises, marks, repeated unexplained injuries, dimisive attitudes, refusal to go to ER
what is psychological abuse
induction of fear, mental anguish, emotional pain/distress
how is psychological abuse done
yelling, insulting, threatening, isolation, manipulation
S+S of psychological abuse
uncommunicative and unresponsive, fear, isolated, unchanged behavior
what is financial abuse
scamming, taking money, denying access to funds
what is financial fraud
happens with strangers
what is financial exploitation
happens with people older adults know
what are S+S of financial exploitation
large withdrawals, signatures don’t match
what is sexual abuse
rape, inappropriate touching, no consent, LEAST REPORTED
S+S of sexual abuse
bleeding, torn/bloody underwear, bruises, diseases/infections
what is caregiving neglect
doesn’t respond to individuals needs
what are S+S of caregiver neglect
lack of hygiene, sunken eyes, weight loss, untreated sores
what is self-neglect
not eating, going to doctor, hoarding, alcohol/drug abuse, HIGHEST REPORTED
what are S+S of self-neglect
no caregiver responsible
what type of elder abuse can nurses help the most
self-neglect
why can nurses help self-neglect so much
people trust nurses and they understand symptoms and can explain
what are the risk factors of elder abuse
victim and perpetrator characteristics
what are the victim characteristics
women, social isolation, dementia, need help with ADL
