Elder Justice

1 in ___ people 60+ experience elder abuse

6

Only 1 in __ cases gets reported to authorities

24

Where does elder abuse happen the most?

Own home

What to think if you see bruising on patients wrist but they're not on anticoagulants?

Possible abuse.... Assess patient-caregiver dynamic

Risk factors at the personal level

Old age

Women

LGBTQ+

Chronic health conditions

Low socio-economic status

Physical health issues or conditions

Cognitive impairment

Mental health

Lives alone

Dependency

Internalized ageism

Substance abuse

Difficulty coping with stress

Risk factors at the relational level

-lack of support

-problems minimizing behavior of perpetrator

-exposure to previous abuse

-dysfunctional family

-insufficiently trained/under-resourced caregivers

Most above perpetrators are ___

CAREGIVERS

T/F: reports to APS can be anonymous

TRUE!

T/F: APS can force protective services on an adult who has capacity to refuse

FALSE!!

T/F: APS can take an endangered adult into custody

FALSE

Can APS continue the investigation if the individual is no longer at risk?

NO

T/F: APS can make a disposition

TRUE

T/F: APS can notify the reporter that the report has been investigated but cannot provide details

TRUE

Why is reporting to APS so low?

-stigma

-embarrassment

-guilt

-fear of retaliation

-family reputation

T/F: many healthcare workers lack confidence in recognizing abuse and ar confused on how to report

TRUE

Any intentional, or negligent act, usually by a trusted person, that causes a serious risk of harm to an older adult

Elder abuse

T/F: only 1 type of elder abuse can occur at a time

FALSE!!! Can occur simultaneously

T/F: PTs are NOT mandated reporters in VA

FALSE!! THEY ARE