Introductory Facts
A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which cases harm or distrust to an older person.
Elder Abuse.
Unexplained transactions or unauthorized withdrawal of funds
Financial Abuse
A scammer calls you, texts or emails you to trick you into clicking on a malicious link.
Phishing Scam
Suffer from depression and isolate themselves from family and friends.
Physical and Emotional Effects.
Locks on the outside of the bedroom door.
TRUE
1 out of 6
Unexplained conditions such as dehydration or malnourishment
Neglect
Grandparent Scam
Withdraw from social activities, community gatherings.
Loss of Older Adult Engagement
Reading and/or withholding mail.
TRUE
The most common form of abuse against seniors.
Financial Abuse.
Psychological Abuse
You receive a call from a criminal posing as a government agency or member of law enforcement.
Phone or Voicemail Scam
More reliant on others, friends and others for financial suppport.
Dependence on others.
Isolation from family and friends.
TRUE
A bias against, discrimination towards, or bullying of individuals and groups on the basis of their age.
Ageism
Inappropriate touching
Sexual Abuse
You meet someone online but have not seen them in-person
Romance Scam
Income lost and cannot afford basic necessities.
Inability to recover financially.
A sense of entitlement - you owe me!
TRUE.
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What is the Seniors Safety Line?
Unusual patterns of injuries
Physical Abuse
You are told you have won a prize/money. To claim your prize you have to send money.
Sweepstake or Lottery Scam
Mental and physical health issues so have to seek medical attention.
Cost on Healthcare System
There is nothing you can do to help.
FALSE