Elder abuse is recognized as a continually increasing and serious problem in our society. Unfortunately, due to under-reporting, variations in the definition of elder abuse, and the absence of a nationwide uniform reporting system, it is difficult to determine the scope of this issue. The National Center on Elder Abuse distinguishes between seven different types of elder abuse. These include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, financial/material exploitation, neglect, abandonment, and self-neglect.
Physical abuse. Use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment.
Sexual abuse. Non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person.
Emotional abuse. Infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or non-verbal acts.
Financial/material exploitation. Illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property, or assets.
Neglect. Refusal, or failure, to fulfill any part of a person’s obligations or duties to an elderly person.
Abandonment. Desertion of an elderly person by an individual who has physical custody of the elder or by a person who has assumed responsibility for providing care to the elder.
Self-neglect. Behaviors of an elderly person that threaten the elder’s health or safety.
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