Bruising around genitals or breast, vaginal or rectal bleeding, stained clothing or bedding, statements of being sexually assaulted. Least common type of abuse to elders.
What is Sexual Abuse?
100
Refusing to provide care needed to meet the needs of the person.
What is Neglect?
100
Females, age 75 and older
Who is the typical victim?
100
Lack of training how to deal with behaviors, juggling their own families, financial dependence on elder all lead to this.
What is caregiver stress?
100
By being an "ear" you can help reduce stress.
What is listening to resident and caregivers?
200
Fourth most common abuse. Agitation, upset, or fearful, not talking, childish behavior (sucking thumb, rocking).
What is Psychological abuse (mental abuse)?
200
Causing bodily injury or pain using physical force.
What is physical abuse?
200
Relatives
Who is the most common abuser?
200
Due to the increase in needs, such as incontinent care may cause resentment. Confusion can cause frustration for caregiver.
What is the mental and physical condition of the elder?
200
I have to stop Sally from yelling at Ms. Clark, I know she is her daughter but poor Ms. Clark is crying.
What is Intervening when abuse or neglect is suspected?
300
Forging signature, valuables disappearing, funds being withdrawn from bank illegally. Third most common type of abuse.
What is Financial exploitation?
300
Illegally or improperly using a person's possessions or money.
What is financial exploitation?
300
Maltreatment of an elder.
What is the definition if elder abuse?
300
Learned behavior
What is family history of violence?
300
I have been trained to deal with behaviors, I know Ms. Clark can get confused and combative. I know that usually means she needs to use the restroom, I am going to tell Sally.
What is education to caregiver and elderly?
400
Bruises in different stages of healing, welts, burns, personality changes. The second most common type of abuse.
What is Physical abuse?
400
Causing fear, distress or mental anguish without physical methods.
What is mental (psychological) abuse?
400
Typically spend more time with elderly, usually first to notice elder abuse.
Who do you report suspected abuse to in a long term care facility?
500
Most common type of abuse. Poor hygiene, weight loss, dehydration, medications not being given.
What is neglect?
500
Contact that is non-consensual (not wanted) sexual in nature.
What is sexual abuse?
500
Adult Protective Services
What agency do you report suspected abuse to?
500
Physical and emotionally dependent on a substance that causes hi's and low's, will lead a person to be anger and steal.
What is drug addictions or alcoholism?
500
My neighbor has multiple bruises on her face, her son recently moved in and I think he has a drug problem. I know I am a mandated reporter, I have to call this person to protect her.