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