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Elder abuse is mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person. Elder abuse falls into a number of different categories: | Elder abuse is mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person. Elder abuse falls into a number of different categories: | ||
'''Physical abuse''': using physical force against an older adult. | *'''Physical abuse''': using physical force against an older adult. | ||
*'''Financial abuse''': misusing an older adult’s money or property. It includes forcing an older adult to sign a document. | |||
'''Financial abuse''': misusing an older adult’s money or property. It includes forcing an older adult to sign a document. | *'''Neglect''': the person is not being kept clean and safe. | ||
*'''Sexual abuse''': forced sexual <span class="noglossary">contact</span> of any kind. | |||
'''Neglect''': the person is not being kept clean and safe. | *'''Psychological or emotional abuse''': any actions that cause mental and emotional harm. It includes threats, verbal abuse, non-verbal abuse and humiliation. | ||
'''Sexual abuse''': forced sexual <span class="noglossary">contact</span> of any kind. | |||
'''Psychological or emotional abuse''': any actions that cause mental and emotional harm. It includes threats, verbal abuse, non-verbal abuse and humiliation. | |||
===What are some signs of abuse? === | ===What are some signs of abuse? === | ||
Here are some signs that abuse may be happening: | Here are some signs that abuse may be happening: | ||
*Physical abuse: bruising and injuries that cannot be explained. | *'''Physical abuse:''' bruising and injuries that cannot be explained. | ||
*Psychological or emotional abuse: showing a high level of anxiety or distress. | *'''Psychological or emotional abuse:''' showing a high level of anxiety or distress. | ||
*Financial abuse: large unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts. | *'''Financial abuse:''' large unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts. | ||
*Neglect or self-neglect: lack of bathing, unclean living conditions, and lack of health aids such as dentures or glasses. | *'''Neglect or self-neglect:''' lack of bathing, unclean living conditions, and lack of health aids such as dentures or glasses. | ||
Different types of abuse often occur at the same time. For example, a victim of physical abuse may also be a victim of psychological or emotional abuse. | Different types of abuse often occur at the same time. For example, a victim of physical abuse may also be a victim of psychological or emotional abuse. | ||
