Elder Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Elders are a…
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Very vulnerable population
2
Q
Elder Abuse is NOT just…
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Physical Abuse
3
Q
The most common form of Elder Abuse is…
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Verbal Abuse (60%)
4
Q
Elder Abuse occurs regularly in…
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Long Term Care Facilities
5
Q
Elders with … are at greater risk for Abuse
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Dementia
6
Q
The NCEA is involved with all parts of the Elder Abuse including…
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Research, Practice, Policy and Education
7
Q
Elders caregivers often struggle and worry that they will become…
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Violent or abusive in one form or another
8
Q
Who is most seen in Elder Abuse situations?
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Family Members
9
Q
11 Things That Anyone can do to Prevent Elder Abuse
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- Learn the signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Call or visit an elderly loved one
- Provide a respite break for a caregiver
- Ask how to detect elderly financial abuse
- Ask your doctor to ask you and other senior patients about family abuse in their lives
- Contact your local Adult Protective Services or long Term Care Ombudsman to learn how to support their work helping at risk elders and adults with disabilities
- Organize a “Respect Your Elders”
- Ask your religious congregations leader to give a talk about Elder Abuse at a service
- Volunteer to be a friendly visitor to a nursing home resident or hidebound senior
- Send a letter to your local paper, radio, or TV stations suggesting they cover World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or Grandparents Day
- Dedicate your event to elder mistreatment awareness and prevention
