Elderly abuse

define what elder abuse is

intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adults >60 but in CA >65

what is the incidence of elderly abuse?

5 million/ year with only 1/5 reported

what is the prevalence of elderly abuse?

10% community dwelling

what are the kinds of elder abuse?

Physical abuse, Psychological/emotional, financial, neglect, abandonment, sexual

Describe what is physical abuse

applying physical harm

Describe what is elderly abuse Psychological, emotional

insults, fear, emotional pain, fear,

Describe what is elderly abuse financial abuse

wrongful taking of funds

Describe what is elderly abuse neglect

failture to provide, physical and mental support

Describe what is abandonment

desertion by anyone who assumed caregiving

Describe what is sexual abuse

unwanted sexual interaction

what is a documented risk factor for elderly abuse

dementia

who are the most likely and least likely perpetrator of abuse? who is least likely

spouses and children most likely

grand child least likely

who are the most common victims?

women

which of 6 is not usually reported by mandated?

emotional

Who do you report on abuse?

APS or LTC ombudsman office

during mild stage of alzheimer what kind of physical abuse is prevalent?

financial

during moderate stage of alzheimer what kind of physical abuse is prevalent?

physical

during severe stage of alzheimer what kind of physical abuse is prevalent?

neglect

what are physical signs of elder abuse

unexplained fracture and weight loss

repeated bruising in same spot