elder abuse

Question 1

physical abuse examples

Answer 1

kicking, biting, beating, restraining

Question 2

emotional and psychological abuse examples

Answer 2

silent-treatment, scaring, verbal/non-verbal threats

Question 3

sexual abuse examples

Answer 3

non-consensual contact of any king - photographing, touching in any way, coerced nudity

Question 4

financial abuse examples

Answer 4

illegal misuse, stealing

Question 5

neglect abuse examples

Answer 5

failure to assist with ADLs, food, water ect

Question 6

physical impacts of abuse

Answer 6

• welts, wounds, injuries
• persistent physical pain and soreness
  nutrition and hydration issues
• sleep disturbances
• increased susceptibility to new illness
  -exacerbation of pre-existing health conditions
• increased risk of premature death

Question 7

psychological impacts of abuse

Answer 7

- higher levels of distress and depression 
others:
- increased fear/anxiety 
- learned helplessness
- PTSD