How to Identify Elder Abuse
Check for any signs of injury.. Note if the person's clothing is torn or damaged.. Look for any signs of poor care.
Steps
Check for any signs of injury.
Check for any signs of injury.
Note if the person's clothing is torn or damaged.
Note if the person's clothing is torn or damaged.
Look for any signs of poor care.
Look for any signs of poor care.
Keep tabs on the person's medication and dosage levels.
Keep tabs on the person's medication and dosage levels.
Pay attention to any genital infections or issues.
Pay attention to any genital infections or issues.
Note if the person has difficulty walking or sitting.
Note if the person has difficulty walking or sitting.
Ask the person if she feels threatened or scared.
Ask the person if she feels threatened or scared.
Note if the person appears withdrawn or depressed.
Note if the person appears withdrawn or depressed.
Pay attention to any changes in the person's routine or demeanor.
Pay attention to any changes in the person's routine or demeanor.
Check for signs of anxiety, agitation, or fear around others.
Check for signs of anxiety, agitation, or fear around others.
Look for any suspicious activity in the person's bank accounts.
Look for any suspicious activity in the person's bank accounts.
Take note if the person changes her will or power of attorney.
Take note if the person changes her will or power of attorney.
Check if the person has overdue bills or expenses.
Check if the person has overdue bills or expenses.
Pay attention to any missing items of value.
Pay attention to any missing items of value.
Call the police.
Call the police.
Get in touch with the family of the elderly person.
Get in touch with the family of the elderly person.
Reach out to an elder abuse hotline.
Reach out to an elder abuse hotline.
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