Types of Abuse
This form of abuse involves intentional use of force that results in injury.
What is physical abuse?
This belief suggests that abuse only happens to adults in nursing homes, not in someone's own home.
What is a myth? Abuse can happen anywhere!
Unexplained bruises, burns, or fractures could be this red flag.
What are physical signs of abuse?
An elderly woman notices that her caregiver has been withdrawing money from her bank account without permission.
What is financial exploitation? REPORT
This type of abuse includes the use of threats, humiliation, or manipulation to control another person.
What is psychological or mental abuse?
Many people incorrectly believe that if an adult is being abused, they will always do this.
What is report it?
A sudden change in this, such as withdrawing from activities or becoming unusually quiet, may indicate abuse.
What is behavior or mood?
Two residents in a residential setting have a brief physical altercation resulting in minor bruising. Both residents are capable of providing informed consent and do not wish to involve authorities.
What may not require reporting? **Consult with your supervisor about next steps.
Taking an adult's money or property without permission is the form of abuse.
What is financial abuse?
Some think that adults with this condition are less likely to be abused, but they're actually more at risk.
What is dementia or cognitive impairment.
If an adult seems fearful or anxious around a specific person, this could be a sign of this.
What is intimidation or abuse by a caregiver or family member?
A caregiver is observed slapping an elderly man leaving visible bruises.
What is physical abuse? REPORT
Failing to provide food, shelter or medical care to a dependent adult is called this.
What is neglect?
This common myth claims that only strangers abuse older adults, but in reality, it's often someone else.
What is a family member or caregiver?
Poor hygiene, untreated medical issues, and weight loss could point to this type of treatment.
What is neglect?
An adult with disabilities reports that a staff member made inappropriate sexual advances.
What is sexual abuse? REPORT
Unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact with an adult is defined as this.
What is sexual abuse?
Some people believe that if an older adult has enough money and support, they can't be abused. This belief ignores the reality of this type of non-physical abuse.
What is financial abuse?
Missing money, unpaid bills, sudden change in living standards, or changes in a will could indicate this kind of abuse.
What is financial exploitation?
An adult refuses assistance with personal care but is not in immediate danger or harm.
What may not require reporting unless there is imminent risk? **Consult with your supervisor!