|
|
||
|
|
||
 Elder
Abuse is...the mistreatment or neglect of an older person.
Most victims
of elder abuse are: |
 |
People who are abusers of the elderly often
have: *mental/emotional problems. *substance abuse issues. *financial difficulties *large amounts of responsibility or life stress. They may also have experienced abuse themselves as children or as spouses. |
|
|
||
|
Physical Abuse
is an intentional infliction of physical pain or injury by a person caring
for an elder. Symptoms may include cuts, bruises, burns, or unsanitary
conditions.
|
|
Abandonment is also a form of abuse. Abandonment is the desertion of an elderly person by the caregiver under circumstances in which most people would continue to provide care. |
|
Sexual Abuse
is any non-consensual sexual contact with an elder. Symptoms may
include STD's, genital, or anal infection, painful urination and bowel
movements. Psychological/Emotional Abuse is the infliction of mental suffering on an elder. Methods of this type of abuse include verbal assaults and threats, humiliation, intimidation, and isolation. Possible symptoms include helplessness, fear, withdrawal, denial, and depression.
|
to the diet,
hygiene, or medical care of the older adult. Symptoms could include rashes,
bedsores, untreated medical conditions, suicidal acts, changes in
intellectual functioning, and failure to pay bills.
|
Financial Abuse
is the misusage or theft of the older person’s funds. Possible indicators of this include unusual activity in the older person’s bank account, signatures on checks that do not resemble the older person’s handwriting, numerous unpaid bills, living in conditions that are not explained by the elder’s income, missing personal belongings, and deliberate isolation by a caregiver. |
|
Garrett County Sheriff's Department......301-334-1911 State Police.....301-387-1101 or ........301-895-1101 Area Agency on Aging (Community Action) ......... 301-334-9431 Ext. 142 Geriatric Evaluation Services (Health Department) ......... 301-334-8113 or....... 301-334-8114 Protective Services for Adults (Social Services) ......... 301-533-3004 National Center on Elder Abuse 1-202-898-2596 Administration on Aging ....... 1-202-619-0724 Federal Abuse Hotline ........ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) |
|
The Silence
