Perhaps unthinkable abuse occurs every day. It is quite common in nursing homes, but it happens even for the elderly. They are home attended by carers and other families.
This is a symptom to worry about if you think that a person who is paying attention to your parents, grandparents, or neighbors is the victim of the abuse of the old man.
Elder abuse warning sign
The two general signs of elder abuse are:
1) Frequent tension or discussion between elderly people and caregivers.
2) Changes in behavior and personality of the elderly.
There are various forms of elder abuse, each of which may indicate a specific indicator.
These are some of the most common ones:
Physical abuse
- Indefinite injury
- Signs of restraint such as rope mark
- Broken personal effects like glasses
Financial exploitation
- Ambiguous activities and important activities in elderly accounts, especially withdrawals
- Items and money lacking in households
- An unpaid bill, despite having enough money
- Suspicious change of will, title, and similar documents
Emotional abuse
- Caregiver displays gentle, controlling or threatening behavior even when you are around
- Elderly people display behaviors that mimic dementia such as lamentation and tremors
Sexual abuse
- Scratches of sensitive body parts
- Unknown genital infection or venereal disease
- Ripped or dirty clothes
Neglect
- Abnormal weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition
- Non hygienic or insecure living conditions
- It remains dirty or the physical state is untreated
What would you do if you doubt the elder abuse
Please report as soon as there are signs of strong warning or suspected elderly injured. If you think you are in danger soon, please do not hesitate to call 911 or the local police. If there is no immediate danger, but abuse is occurring or has occurred, please contact the State's Adult Protection Service (APS) where the elderly live. Please contact Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
When reporting the abuse of the elderly, please prepare to answer questions on medical problems of the elderly, existing families and social assistance, sometimes your identity confirmation.
Apart from reporting to the entity, the important thing you can do is to care for and care for the elderly safely. Visit as frequently as possible or make a phone call. If possible, volunteer with the elder and let the caregiver take a break.
You can also talk to an abusing lawyer to see if legal action can be taken regarding the problem. Go to LegalReach.com and look for an elderly attorney who can help.
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