Quote: "Elder abuse (also called elder mistreatment, senior abuse, abuse in later life, abuse of older adults, abuse of older women, and abuse of older men) is '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.'"
Physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse or neglect of the elderly, often perpetrated by caretakers or family members.
Definition of Elder Abuse: This topic will cover the various types of elder abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect.
Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse: This topic will discuss the various signs and symptoms of elder abuse, including unexplained bruises or injuries, changes in behavior, and financial exploitation.
Causes of Elder Abuse: This topic will explore the underlying factors that contribute to elder abuse, including family dynamics, social isolation, and caregiver burnout.
Prevention of Elder Abuse: This topic will discuss strategies for preventing elder abuse, including education for caregivers, family members, and the elderly themselves.
Intervention and Response to Elder Abuse: This topic will cover the appropriate response to suspected elder abuse, including reporting suspected abuse and providing support to victims.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Elder Abuse: This topic will explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding elder abuse, including mandatory reporting requirements and confidentiality concerns.
Cultural Sensitivity in Elder Abuse: This topic will examine the importance of cultural sensitivity when addressing elder abuse, including the need for culturally appropriate interventions and support services.
Impact of Elder Abuse: This topic will discuss the physical and psychological effects of elder abuse on victims, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and physical health problems.
Resources for Elder Abuse Prevention and Response: This topic will cover the available resources for preventing and addressing elder abuse, including hotlines, support groups, and legal services.
Future Directions in Elder Abuse Prevention and Research: This topic will examine the current trends in elder abuse prevention and research and explore future directions for improving the prevention and response to elder abuse.
Physical Abuse: Any type of behavior that causes pain or injury to an elder person, such as hitting, shaking, pushing, or slapping. This can also include the inappropriate use of restraints.
Emotional or Psychological Abuse: Any behavior that causes emotional distress to an elder person, such as name-calling, yelling, insulting, or humiliating. This can also include harassment and intimidation.
Sexual Abuse: Any type of sexual behavior that is non-consensual or unwanted, including unwanted touching, rape, or sexual assault.
Financial Abuse: Any type of financial exploitation of an elder person, such as stealing money, forging checks, or taking control of bank accounts without authorization.
Neglect or Abandonment: Failure to provide the necessary care or attention to an elder person who is dependent on someone else for their basic needs.
Self-Neglect: When an elder person does not take care of themselves, leading to neglect of their physical or mental health, hygiene, nutrition or living conditions.
Healthcare Fraud: A healthcare provider or caregiver exploiting a patient's healthcare benefits or financial resources.
Institutional Abuse: Abuse that occurs in institutions, such as nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or assisted living centers, where elders are dependent on caregivers.
Violation of Rights: Denying an elder person their rights or freedoms, such as isolating them, controlling them, or forcing them to do something against their will.
Ageism or Discrimination: Treating an elder person unfairly or with disrespect, based solely on their age.
Quote: "This definition has been adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) from a definition put forward by Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse) in the UK."
Quote: "Laws protecting the elderly from abuse are similar to and related to laws protecting dependent adults from abuse."
Quote: "It includes harms by people, the older person knows, or has a relationship with, such as a spouse, partner, or family member; a friend or neighbor; or people that the older person relies on for services."
Quote: "Many forms of elder abuse are recognized as types of domestic violence or family violence since they are committed by family members."
Quote: "Paid caregivers have also been known to prey on their elderly patients."
Quote: "While a variety of circumstances are considered elder abuse, it does not include general criminal activities against older persons, such as home break-ins, robbery or muggings in the street, or 'distraction burglary.'"
Quote: "In 2002, WHO brought international attention to the issue of elder abuse."
Quote: "In 2006, the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)."
Quote: "An increasing number of events are held across the globe on this day to raise awareness of elder abuse and highlight ways to challenge such abuse."
Quote: "The abuse of elders by caregivers is a worldwide issue."
Quote: "Over the years, government agencies and community professional groups, worldwide, have specified elder abuse as a social problem."
Quote: "June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)."
Quote: "Elder abuse (also called elder mistreatment, senior abuse, abuse in later life, abuse of older adults, abuse of older women, and abuse of older men)"
Quote: "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."
Quote: "It includes harms by people, the older person knows, or has a relationship with, such as a spouse, partner, or family member; a friend or neighbor; or people that the older person relies on for services."
Quote: "In 2002, WHO brought international attention to the issue of elder abuse."
Quote: "An increasing number of events are held across the globe on this day to raise awareness of elder abuse and highlight ways to challenge such abuse."
Quote: "Paid caregivers have also been known to prey on their elderly patients."
Quote: "While a variety of circumstances are considered elder abuse, it does not include general criminal activities against older persons, such as home break-ins, robbery or muggings in the street, or 'distraction burglary.'"