Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions regarding elder and dependent adult abuse, reporting procedures, and the definitions of elders and dependent adults.

An elder is someone __ or older residing in California.

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A dependent adult is defined as a person between the ages of and residing in California.

18; 64

The first category of Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse is __.

Physical Abuse

Abandonment refers to the __ of care or support when it is needed.

willful withdrawal

Isolation means restriction of social contact by denying access to __.

mail, phone, computer, friends

Neglect involves the failure to provide adequate __, food, shelter, hygiene, or protection from hazards.

care

Financial abuse applies when someone __ or misappropriates money or property for wrongful use.

secretes

Abduction involves taking dependent adults or elderly individuals out of __ or preventing return without consent.

California

Emotional abuse harms or endangers the __ of a dependent adult or elder.

emotional well-being

If abuse occurred outside a long-term care facility, it must be reported immediately to or .

law enforcement; APS

For non-physical abuse occurring in a long-term care facility, a written report must be submitted within __ business days.

two

Serious bodily injury from physical abuse must be verbally reported as soon as possible, within __ hours of observation.

two

A written report for serious bodily injury must be submitted within __ hours to law enforcement and pertinent agencies.

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