In this article, we discussed the meaning of elder abuse, the signs, the intervention, furthermore we talked about the factors and control<\/p>\n
Definition<\/p>\n
Elder Abuse, also known as abuse of older adults<\/strong>, is purposefully harming a person who’s older than 60. This could be by intentionally wreaking pain (physical or emotional), neglect or financial exploitation.<\/p>\n The Signs of Elder Abuse <\/strong><\/p>\n Signs and symptoms of elder abuse can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Injuries such as bruises, cuts, or broken bones<\/p>\n Malnourishment or weight loss<\/p>\n Poor hygiene<\/p>\n Symptoms of anxiety, depression, or confusion<\/p>\n Unexplained transactions or loss of money<\/p>\n Withdrawal from family members or friends<\/p>\n Large sums of money missing from bank statements<\/p>\n The senior cannot access their financial records<\/p>\n The elder provides gifts or monetary reimbursement in exchange for companionship<\/p>\n Strange or unexplainable transactions<\/p>\n Signs of Emotional Abuse<\/p>\n Signs of Financial Abuse<\/p>\n Signs of Sexual Abuse<\/p>\n Signs of Abusive Caregivers<\/p>\n The Intervention of Elder Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Elder abuse interventions occur in a range of settings, including healthcare and social or legal settings, and they may be primary, secondary and tertiary in nature. A logic model was developed to capture the broad range of approaches that may be used to prevent or reduce\u00a0 it.<\/p>\n The Factors of Elder Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Current diagnosis of mental illness.<\/p>\n Current or past abuse of drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n Current physical health problem.<\/p>\n Past experience of disruptive behavior.<\/p>\n Past experience of traumatic events.<\/p>\n High levels of stress.<\/p>\n Poor or inadequate preparation or training for caregiving responsibilities.<\/p>\n Inadequate coping skills.<\/p>\n Exposure to or witnessing abuse as a child.<\/p>\n Social isolation.<\/p>\n