Elder Abuse

Definitions

Passive Neglect:
Unintentional failure to fulfill a care taking obligation; infliction of distress without conscious or willful intent, etc.

Psychological Abuse:
Infliction of mental anguish by demanding, name-calling, insulting, ignoring, humiliating, frightening, threatening, isolating, etc.

Material/Financial Abuse:
Illegally or unethically exploiting by using funds, property, or other assets of an older person for personal gain, etc.

Active Neglect:
Intentional failure to fulfill care giving obligations; infliction of physical or emotional stress or injury; abandonment; denial of food, medication, personal hygiene, etc.

Physical Abuse:
Infliction of physical pain or injury; physical coercion; confinement; slapping; cutting; lacerating; burn, restraining, pushing, shoving, etc.

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