Autonomy & Self-determination
The issue of restitution is increasingly being discussed within the field of elder abuse and adult protective services as more cases of financial elder abuse are handled within the criminal justice system. Restitution is a mechanism through which ... [... more]
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The Role of Professionals
Professionals and concerned citizens play a critical role in stopping elder abuse and neglect. Learn more about the roles that members of the following groups play and the resources available to them. are the "front line" workers in elder abuse [... more]
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What Should I Do?
Most states have laws that require professionals to report abuse. Concerned citizens are also encouraged to report. These laws shield reporters from liability in the event that the report turns out to be unfounded. To learn more about state ... [... more]
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Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse is the willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation, or other verbal or nonverbal conduct. Cultural values and expectations play a significant role in how psychological abuse is manifested and how ... [... more]
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Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse spans a broad spectrum of conduct, including: Getting an older person to sign a deed, will, or power of attorney through deception, coercion, or undue influence Using the older person's property or possessions without permission [... more]
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an escalating pattern of violence or intimidation by an intimate partner, which is used to gain power and control. Several categories of domestic violence against the elderly have been identified: Some older people enter into ... [... more]
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Substance abuse & elder abuse
Substance abuse has been identified as the most frequently cited risk factor associated with elder abuse and neglect. It may be the victim and/or the perpetrator who has the substance abuse problem. Substance abuse is believed to be a factor in ... [... more]
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Neglect and Self-Neglect
Neglect is the failure of caregivers to fulfill their responsibilities to provide needed care. Self neglect refers to situations in which there is no perpetrator and neglect is the result of the older person refusing care. Perpetrators may be ... [... more]
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Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is physical force or violence that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. It includes assault, battery, and inappropriate restraint. Perpetrators may be acquaintances, sons, daughters, grandchildren, or others. Physical ... [... more]
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Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is any form of non-consensual physical contact. It includes rape, molestation, or any sexual conduct with a person who lacks the mental capacity to exercise consent. Perpetrators of sexual abuse include attendants, employees of care ... [... more]
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What Services Are Available?
A variety of health and social services are available to address the underlying causes of abuse, stop it, and reduce the likelihood that it will occur again. Still other services treat the emotional, physical, and financial effects. Some of these ... [... more]
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The Role of Culture
Cultural values, beliefs, and traditions significantly affect family life. They dictate family members' roles and responsibilities toward one another, how family members relate to one another, how decisions are made within families, how resources ... [... more]
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