Types of Elder Abuse
This type of abuse includes hitting, pushing, or improper restraint.
What is physical abuse?
Unexplained bruises or repeated injuries?
What is physical abuse?
What is elder abuse?
Healthcare workers are legally required to do this if abuse is suspected.
What is reported suspected abuse?
Educating seniors about finances helps prevent this type of abuse.
What is financial expoitation?
This abuse includes threats, humiliation or isolation.
What is emotional (Psychological) abuse?
Sudden withdrawal, fearfulness, or depression may suggest this type of abuse.
What is emotional abuse?
Caregiver stress without support can lead to this harmful outcome.
What is abuse or neglect?
This agency investigates elder abuse in most states.
ODH-Ohio Department of Health
Creating a culture of transparency and reporting helps stop this.
What is elder abuse?
Misuse of an older adult's money or property falls under this category.
What is financial abuse?
Missing money or sudden changes in financial documents can indicate this.
What is financial exploitation?
Elders dependent on others for finances are more at risk to this type of abuse.
Financial
You do NOT need this to report suspected abuse.
What is proof?
Encouraging seniors to maintain independence supports this protective factor.
What is autonomy?
Any sexual contact or harassment without consent or when the elder cannot consent is called this?
Sexual Abuse
Poor hygiene, weight loss, or untreated medical issues are signs of this?
What is neglect?
This condition significantly raises vulnerability to abuse.
What is Dementia?
Failing to report suspected abuse as mandated reporters can result in this.
What are legal penalties or disciplinary action?
Regular check-ins with seniors can help to reduce this risk factor.
What is isolation?
The most common form of abuse in senior living?
Neglect
A resident has become anxious during visits, avoids eye contact, and insists a specific staff member stay in the room at all times. What is this a sign of?
Warning signs for emotional or psychological abuse.
Elders with physical or cognitive impairments are at higher risk for this reason.
What is dependence on caregivers?
Reports made in good faith provide this protection to the reporter.
What is immunity from retaliation or liability?
What system level interventions for staff can best reduce future incidents.
Staff training, and routine monitoring