General Knowledge
What is elder abuse?
A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person
Name a type of abuse
Using restraints when they are unnecessary
Physical abuse
What percentage of elderly Canadians experience abuse per year?
10%
What is the most prevalent form of abuse?
Psychological/emotional abuse
Withholding access to care
Neglect
Name 2 of the 4 risk factors for experiencing elder abuse.
- Cognitive impairments
- Social isolation
- Chronic disorders and functional impairments
- Women
What form involves non-consensual contact?
Sexual abuse
An increase in services and subscriptions through the older adults accounts
Financial abuse
Name the 3 types of abusers
- spouses
- family
- friends
- caregivers
- anyone in a position of authority
This is a subcategory of neglect
Abandonment
Placing a seniors assistive device out of their reach
Psychological/emotional
Name a resource for elder abuse victims
- Seniors Safety Line
- Therapists/Counselors
- LumaCare
The most prevalent type of abuse in widowed elders
Financial Abuse
"I haven't seen my caregiver in days"
Abandonment