| Elder abuse is described by the following | | | | - The elder unexplainably signs contracts |
| acts among family and members of the | | | | that results to unwanted financial commitment |
| household, any nursing home staff or any | | | | - Signature was forged - The elder has plenty |
| individual. | | | | of unpaid bill, despite his assets that can |
| | | | very well cover the bill - Strange credit |
| - When somebody attempts or causes physical | | | | card charges |
| injury to an elder - When the family member | | | | |
| or staff of a nursing home try to or is | | | | 5. Signs Of Sexual Abuse |
| trying to place an elder in terror or alarm | | | | |
| of physical harm by torment, threat or | | | | - Mysterious and unexplained genital |
| harassment - When one is convincing or | | | | infection - Anal or vaginal bleeding that can |
| persuading an elder by strength or | | | | not be explained - Ripped underwear - The |
| intimidation to participate in a certain act | | | | elder may tell someone that she has been |
| from which the elder has the right to | | | | sexually abused - Genitals are bruised - The |
| withhold - When one meaningfully confines the | | | | elder may report that her care giver is |
| movements of an elder without his consent - | | | | showing her pornographic materials - The |
| Threatening the elder to a crime of violence | | | | report of the elder that she is forced to |
| | | | touch someone's genitals, observe sexual |
| 1. Detecting Abuse: | | | | acts, tell dirty stories and pose nude for a |
| | | | picture |
| - Burn markings from cigarette - Black eye, | | | | |
| lacerations, bruises or cuts that can not be | | | | 6. How Can You Prevent Abuse To Yourself As |
| explained - Rope marks, a sign that the elder | | | | An Elder? |
| had been tied or slashed upon - Hair loss, a | | | | |
| sign that the elder's hair was pulled - | | | | - Keep and continue contacts with friends and |
| Bodily sores and wounds - Fingernails that | | | | neighbors - Work out on a buddy system with |
| are broken - The elder's skin is very poor | | | | other elders in the home - Be active |
| condition - Fractures of the bone - Bite | | | | socially, do not be in isolation - Protest |
| marks - Eye glasses are broken - Laboratory | | | | and speak up if you are not happy or |
| results are positive of drug overdose - The | | | | contented with the way your caregiver or |
| elder displays a sudden change of behavior - | | | | other family member treats you. Tell somebody |
| The care giver refuses to allow visitors to | | | | - Request your friends and other relatives to |
| see the elder | | | | visit you often - Open your mail personally - |
| | | | Never sign anything unless it was reviewed by |
| 2. Signs Of Neglect: | | | | someone that you trust - Always review your |
| | | | will once in a while - Coordinate so that |
| - Sores are untreated - Displays significant | | | | your pension or Social Security check be |
| signs of malnutrition - May show signs of | | | | deposited directly to your bank account than |
| insanity - Lack of personal hygiene care | | | | being sent by mail |
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| 3. Signs Of Emotional Abuse: | | | | 7. How Can You Prevent Abuse To Others? |
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| - May display a nervous behavior - Constantly | | | | - Pay attention. Be wary and look out for |
| be disturbed or upset - Displays a negative | | | | signals that might point towards abuse - Call |
| attitude - Always in anxiety - Demonstrate | | | | your loved one as frequently as possible - |
| signs of insecurity, such as constant sucking | | | | Visit your loved one often and make certain |
| or biting of the fingers | | | | that she is well taken cared of - Always be |
| | | | open to your loved one, taking the time to |
| 4. Financial Abuse: | | | | always talk to her and assure her that you |
| | | | are there to help and can be trusted - Get |
| - Unknown withdrawal from the elder's account | | | | permission to periodically look into your |
| - Unusual ATM withdrawals and switching of | | | | loved one's bank accounts as well as credit |
| accounts - The elder tend to withdraw money | | | | card statements for unauthorized withdrawals |
| often - The elder does not receive his | | | | or transactions |
| pension or Social Security check from the | | | | |
| mail - The elder, without any valid reason, | | | | 8. |
| revises his will and changes his beneficiary | | | | |