TYPES OF ABUSE OF ELDERLY ADULTS
Physical: use of force to threaten or physically injure an elderly person.
Emotional: verbal attacks, threats, rejection, isolation or acts of belittling that cause or could cause suffering, pain or mental anguish to an older person.
Sexual: forced, deceived, threatened or coerced sexual contact on an older person, including any person who cannot give consent.
Financial: theft, fraud, abuse or failure to comply with authority, and use of undue influence to control the money or property of an elderly person.
Neglect: failing to provide or refusing to provide security, or meeting the physical or emotional needs of an older person.
I looked for help
Providing care is important and meaningful work, but it can be challenging. Here are resources to help you care for yourself: Family Caregiver Alliance and Support Groups Improve the quality of life for family caregivers and their care recipients. Senior Care Locator or Helpline 1-800-677-1116. Connect people to services for older adults and their families. Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project Provide resources for caregivers working in many professions to manage compassion fatigue.
Report abuse
Help an older adult report abuse to adult protective services, or you can call yourself. You don't have to give your name. If urgent, call 9-1-1 Elder Care Locator To report elder abuse, find local adult protective services by calling 1-800-677-1116. National Fraud Reporting Hotline To report financial fraud, call 1-833-FRAUD-11 National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline To report COVID-19 fraud, call 1-866 -720-5721.
Source: Elder Abuse Pamphlets