Extended life expectancy or traditional societal roles.
What is one of the main risk factors for social isolation of women?
100
A type of physical abuse on an elderly person.
What is assault, rough physical treatment, sexual exploitation, failure to provide food, & failure to provide appropriate hygienic & medical care?
100
Forcing or tricking an elderly person to sell their house, stealing money or personal belongings, & misusing a power of attorney.
What is an example of financial abuse?
100
A change in behaviour or appearance.
What is a sign of psychological abuse?
100
Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse.
True.
200
Improvements in transit, developing volunteer outreach programs for older adults, increasing community awareness, & availability of senior services.
How can social isolation be decreased?
200
Mental illness, alcohol/drug abuse, & financial/emotional dependency on the victim.
What are some common characteristics of the perpetrators of physical abuse?
200
The illegal or unauthorized use of someone else's money or property.
What is financial abuse?
200
Older than 75 years of age, may have learning/memory problems, & may be suffering from long term health condition (dementia, diabetes, etc).
What increases the risk of psychological abuse of the elderly?
200
Elderly women are more likely to be physically abused than elderly men.
True.
300
Increased rates of premature death, lower levels of well-being, depression, & a higher level of disability from chronic diseases.
What is the effect of social isolation on an elderly person's health?
300
In the evenings.
What is the most common time of the day for physical abuse to occur?
300
Keep your financial and personal information in a safe place, if you're giving money to certain family members regularly, consider keeping a money log, & receive legal advice before signing any documents/contracts.
What are some ways to protect yourself against financial abuse?
300
Report psychological abuse, & talk to the person about what they are feeling.
How can I help the elderly person to not suffer from psychological abuse?
300
Depression is the leading cause of psychological abuse on elderly people.