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Elder Abuse and Neglect Flashcards

1
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What is elder abuse?

A

The mistreatment or neglect of an elderly person, usually by a relative or other caregiver

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Who is at the greatest risk for elder abuse?

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The frail and/or isolated

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What are the different types of elder abuse?

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  • Physical violence
  • Threat of assault
  • Verbal abuse
  • Financial exploitation
  • Physical or emotional neglect
  • Sexual abuse
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4
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What percentage of the population will be 65 or older in the year 2020?

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22%

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Where does the majority of the elder abuse occur?

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In the home

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What are some physical symptoms of elder abuse?

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  • Changes in depth perception
  • Confusion over when an event occurred
  • Loss of control over bodily functions
  • Hearing loss
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What type of abuse is elder abuse compared to?

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Child abuse

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Who is the most common perpetrator of elder abuse?

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The victim’s adult children

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What are some common characteristics of elder abuse perpetrators?

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  • Adult children or spouses
  • Male
  • Past or current substance abuse
  • Mental or physical health problems
  • Trouble with the police
  • Socially isolated
  • Unemployed or have financial problems
  • Experiencing major stress
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Who are the most common perpetrators of financial exploitation?

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Family members

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What is the most common type of elder abuse?

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Neglect

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What are some risk factors for abuse?

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  • Low social support
  • Dementia
  • Functional impairment and poor physical health
  • Woman
  • Living with a large number of household members other than a spouse
  • Lower income or poverty
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What are some risk factors associated with financial exploitation?

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  • Need for ADL assistance
  • Poor self rated health
  • No spouse or partner
  • African-American race
  • Lower age
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What are some causes of caregiver stress?

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  • Lack of skill in handling a frail person
  • Unaware of community resources and respite programs
  • Work outside the home
  • Caring for children
  • Filling household duties
  • Caregivers own frailty
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What is the common elements seen when interviewing both victims and offenders of elder abuse?

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Denial

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16
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What are some educational points for elders that have been abused?

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  • Assault is a crime
  • The abuse will increase in frequency and intensity, most likely
  • The abuser needs help that the victim cannot provide
  • Safety plan to get away the next time the situation becomes dangerous
  • The abuser is responsible for the violence, not the victim
  • The need for support from others
17
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What law mandates reporting requirements of suspected elder abuse in Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania older adult protective services act (OAPSA)

18
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Where should caregivers report if serious physical harm is reported?

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  • The Department of aging

- Local law enforcement

19
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How do you define an older adult in need of protective services?

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An incapacitated older adult who is unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for which there is no responsible caretaker and who is at imminent risk of danger to his person or property

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How do you define an incapacitated older adult?

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  • An older adult who, because of one or more functional limitations, needs the assistance of another person to perform or obtain services necessary to maintain physical or mental health
  • The definitions of (in)capacity or (in)competence do not apply
21
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What is the definition of decisional capacity?

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Patient has the right to participate in care

  • Understanding the decision/options
  • Appreciate the risks and benefits
  • Reasoning, understanding of the impact of the choice
22
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For reporting purposes, who is considered an older adults?

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60 years or older

23
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Under what four conditions considered serious abuse would one make an immediate oral report to local police?

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  1. Serious physical injury
  2. Serious bodily injury
  3. Sexual abuse
  4. Suspicious death
24
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When should serious abuse be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of aging?

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During the current business day, or if the incident occurs after normal business hours, at the opening of the next business day

25
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What time frame is required for reporting of series bodily injuries versus no serious bodily injuries?

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  • Serious bodily injury=2 hours

- No serious bodily injury=within 24 hours

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