How to Identify and Report Elder Abuse
Signs of elder abuse are often ignored by medical experts and home care providers. However, noticing these signs are important because seniors may not be able to report elder abuse on their own. Calgary home care professionals discuss some of the most common signs of elder abuse and how to report them. Signs of Elder Abuse Elder abuse could be in the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, caregiver neglect, domestic violence, or any other means to harm a senior citizen. Since each type of elder abuse is different, the signs and symptoms also vary. Physical abuse results in pain. Seniors who experience this type of abuse may have scratches, bruises, broken bones, or brain trauma. In some cases, bodily exploitation indicates sexual abuse. These signs should be taken seriously. Financial abuse tends to have lasting effects on seniors. Typical signs include missing checks, massive withdrawals from bank accounts, missing credit cards, e