Let's start a conversation about elder abuse and what it looks like. by

2024-09-20 13:52:17 UTC

Physical, Emotional or Sexual. It can look very different depending on who is the abuser. In a nursing home for example, if a caregiver was abusing an elder, there might be signs other caregivers notice, like bruising or agitation. If abuse is happening at home by a family member it might look different because it might go unnoticed.

2024-09-20 13:52:56 UTC

Seeing how prevalent this abuse is. Another shocking factor is how much of this abuse is coming from family members.

2024-10-08 16:00:45 UTC

Elder Abuse can look like signs of abuse in any age population, changes in behavior, physical indicators and change is appearance, like wearing long sleeves or sunglasses to cover injuries.

2024-10-08 16:02:24 UTC

How prevalent it is, even within families

2024-11-14 17:53:20 UTC

There are many form of abuse and the indicators vary for each, though some overlap. It can be hard to recognize some of the symptoms so relatives, friends, neighbors, and caregivers need to be attentive and listen to what a victim is saying and reading what they might not be saying,

2024-11-14 17:54:56 UTC

It is a far greater problem than what is recognized. The statistic of 1 in 24 incidents being reported is tragic.

2025-01-07 00:16:57 UTC

Observation and listening are keys to identifying abuse and/or neglect. Assuring community education is ongoing

2025-01-07 00:21:09 UTC

People fear reporting believing they might suffer repercussions when in reality with education they are informed that a report an be made confidently.

2025-01-07 00:22:30 UTC

Again, speaks loudly of a need for continued education in our communities

2025-04-03 15:48:29 UTC

Elder abuse can be not treating an older person with respect, not meeting their physical and emotional needs, taking advantage of their finacial situation, and allowing them to be in dispare.

2025-04-03 15:49:19 UTC

How was suprised at how many instances of abuse occur and go unreported.