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Signs of Elder Abuse
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Sexual Abuse
Bruises around breasts or genital area, unexplained sexually transmitted diseases, and inappropriate or unusual behavior between elder and caregiver.
Neglect
Unusual weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration; untreated physical problems, such as bed sores; and unsanitary living conditions.
Emotional Abuse
Unexpected withdrawal from normal activities, sudden changes in alertness, or unusual depression; strained or tense relationships; frequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly individual.
Financial Abuse
Sudden changes in the elder’s financial condition; items or cash missing from the senior's household; suspicious changes in wills, power of attorney, titles, and policies.
Abandonment
The desertion of an elderly person by an individual who has assumed responsibility for providing care, or by a person with physical custody of the elder.
Physical Abuse
Unexplained bruises, broken bones, or burns; frequent injuries; and caregiver's refusal to allow visitors alone with the elder.
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