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What is it called when elders do not take care of themselves?
What is Self-Neglect
According to our text most abuse is perpetrated by who in reference to elder abuse?
Who are Family members.
How can social workers play a role in helping an elder if abused?
What is Report or make an Assessment
What is it called when elders are hit, kicked, restrained, or not allowed to eat or drink?
What is Physical Abuse
If a family member is mentally ill or uses drugs/alcohol it could be a red flag to a social worker.
What is YES!
What is something we can do for the elderly to prevent abuse?
Communicate with elders by asking questions
Take assessments of elders
Who should report elder abuse?
Who is ANYONE who suspects elder abuse is happening!
What should every Social Worker do?
ASK Questions
When elders are forced to sign financial papers that they did not understand, is it elder abuse?
What is YES!
What does the state office APS stand for?
What is the American Protective Service
An elderly person who is Physically / Cognitively impaired more likely to be abused.
What is True
What is the organization called to report national abuse of elders?
What is the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Elder abuse can only occur in a residential facility.
What is False
What is an important question to ask an elder?
Has anyone made you sign papers that you did not understand?
Has there been a time when someone did not help you when you needed help?
Has anyone touched you in ways you did not want to be touched? / Has anyone yelled or threatened you?/ Has anyone hurt you?
If an elder is living in isolation it could be a sign of elder abuse.
What is True