Welcome Elder Abuse is the mistreatment of an older person by someone who has a relationship with the elder Can happen to anyone Is very complex Often subtle May be difficult to identify Most victims do not report ID: 907908
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ELDER ABUSE
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Quality Care is Our Priority”
Welcome
Slide2Elder Abuse is the mistreatment of an older person by someone who has a relationship with the elder.
Can happen to anyoneIs very complexOften subtleMay be difficult to identify
Most victims do not report
Slide3Causes and Contributing Factors
History of family violenceMental Illness
Alcoholism / Drug AddictionFinancial DifficultyCaregiver Stress
Lack of Caregiving SkillsAgeism
Slide4Ageism
Is a form of prejudice against older people based upon negative images and stereotypes. The abuser uses these prejudiced attitudes to justify the mistreatment of an elder.
Slide5Forms of Elder Abuse
Neglect and self-neglectFinancial exploitation
Emotional/PsychologicalPhysicalSexual
Abandonment
Slide6As a Paradise Home Care Caregiver:
No-tolerance PolicyMust Report suspected and confirmed abuse
Slide7As a Caregiver you have a right to feel safe and respected in the client’s home. If you ever feel threatened or are in danger:
Remove Yourself from the Situation
Call 911 if NecessaryReport to Paradise Home Care
Slide8DVD
“Elder Abuse and Neglect”