ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE

What Is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is a general term that includes mistreatment of elderly persons.

There are many types of elder abuse. Abuse includes physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. Abuse includes financial exploitation. Abuse includes neglect by others or self-neglect.

• Physical Abuse - If someone hits you, pushes or shoves you, or treats you roughly.
  
• Sexual Abuse - If there is sexual contact or conduct by someone without your consent.
  
• Psychological or Emotional Abuse - If someone calls you names, intimidates you, harasses you or threatens you.
  
• Financial or Material Exploitation - If someone uses your money or takes your personal belongings without your knowing or approving it.
  
• Neglect By Others - If someone does not provide you with proper care and fails to carry out responsibilities as a caregiver.
  
• Self-neglect - If you fail to take proper care of yourself and it threatens your health and safety.

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