Elder Abuse Elder Issues

Elder Abuse Statistics (03:06)
More than a million seniors are abused yearly in the U.S., with women and those 80 most vulnerable. Elder abuse is either residential or institutional.

Types of Abuse (07:18)
Types of elder abuse include self-neglect, physical, and psychological/emotional. Learn examiner considerations when assessing patient wounds.

Neglect (01:21)
Neglect is the obligation failure of physical, financial, and mental needs; it can be intentional or unintentional. Learn common signs of elder neglect.

Abandonment, Financial Exploitation, and Review (02:46)
Hear a description of abandonment and financial exploitation and see examples. Review the types of elder abuse.

Characteristics of Abusers (02:43)
Learn common characteristics of those who abuse elders. Studies show that abusers are often an adult relative whose own life is in turmoil.

Assessing for Abuse (01:34)
The Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test is an effective tool to help asses elder abuse.

Barriers to Getting Help (01:06)
Barriers for seniors to getting help can be personal, social, medical, or cultural.

Preventing and Treating Elder Abuse (04:25)
Learn reporting abuse requirements, intervention steps, and available report services; failure to report is a misdemeanor.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (01:05)
The Family and Medical Leave Act and The National Family Caregiver Support Program are two programs designed to help family members care for loved ones.

Credits: Elder Abuse: Elder Issues (00:57)
Credits: Elder Abuse: Elder Issues