What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is any action or inaction which causes harm to an older person by a person in a position of trust. The abuser may be a family member, friend, neighbour, or someone providing personal care or professional services to an individual.
Elder Abuse Includes:
Physical Harm
- Pushing
- Shaking
- Hitting
- Restraining
- Over-medicating
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Emotional Harm
- Insulting
- Threatening
- Humiliating
- Isolating from family and friends
- Removal of decision making choices
Neglect
- Denial of adequate nutrition, medical attention
- Denial of shelter, clothing
- Denial of physical aids such as walkers, glasses, or canes
Sexual Abuse
- Unwanted sexual touching
- Forced sexual intercourse
Financial Abuse
- Wrongful use of power of attorney
- Improperly withholding pension cheques or other money
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