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What is Elder Abuse?

What are the signs?

Neglect

 

Dirt, faecal or urine smell, or other health and safety hazards in older person's living environment;
Rashes, sores, lice on him/her;
Older person is inadequately clothed;
Older person is malnourished or dehydrated; 
Older person has an untreated medical condition;
Poor personal hygiene; 
Withholding medication or over-medication; 
Lack of assistance with eating and drinking;
Unsanitary and unclean conditions;
Indicators

Physical

Psychological

Financial 

Sexual

Neglect

Family abuse

 

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