Prevent Elder Abuse

Autonomy & Self-determination

The issue of restitution is increasingly being discussed within the field of elder abuse and adult protective services
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Professionals and concerned citizens play a critical role in stopping elder abuse and neglect. Learn more about the
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Most states have laws that require professionals to report abuse. Concerned citizens are also encouraged to report.
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Psychological abuse is the willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish by threat, humiliation, or other verbal or
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Elder financial abuse spans a broad spectrum of conduct, including: Getting an older person to sign a deed, will, or
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Domestic violence is an escalating pattern of violence or intimidation by an intimate partner, which is used to gain
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Substance abuse has been identified as the most frequently cited risk factor associated with elder abuse and neglect.
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Neglect is the failure of caregivers to fulfill their responsibilities to provide needed care. Self neglect refers to
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Physical abuse is physical force or violence that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment. It includes assault,
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Sexual abuse is any form of non-consensual physical contact. It includes rape, molestation, or any sexual conduct with
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A variety of health and social services are available to address the underlying causes of abuse, stop it, and reduce
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Cultural values, beliefs, and traditions significantly affect family life. They dictate family members' roles and
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Evaluating alleged elder abuse often involves determining what an older person understands or understood in the past.
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