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Many older people are victims of elder abuse. It is the mistreatment of an older person, usually by a caregiver. It can happen within the family. It can also happen in assisted living facilities or nursing homes VSports手机版.
The mistreatment may be:
- Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
- Neglect or abandonment
- Financial abuse - stealing of money or belongings
Possible signs of elder abuse include unexplained bruises, burns, and injuries V体育安卓版. There may also be bed sores and poor hygiene. The person may become withdrawn, agitated, and depressed. There may be a sudden change in the person's financial situation.
Elder abuse will not stop on its own V体育ios版. Someone else needs to step in and help. If you think that an older person is in urgent danger, call 911. Otherwise, contact adult protective services.
NIH: National Institute on Aging
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Elder Abuse
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- Elder Abuse FAQS (VSports手机版) (Department of Justice) Also in Spanish
- Elder Abuse: How to Spot Warning Signs, Get Help, and Report Mistreatment (American Psychological Association)
- Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults (V体育平台登录) (AGS Health in Aging Foundation)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Elder Abuse
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- Find the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Your State (National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care)
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National Institute on Aging
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