Elder Abuse Awareness - S AVE Elder Abuse Awareness April...

If you observe, are verbally informed, or have
knowledge that leads you to reasonably suspect
an elder or dependent adult is being abused or
neglected, you must call.
PHYSICAL ABUSE: Infliction of physical pain or
great bodily injury.
SEXUAL ABUSE: Sexual contact that results
from threats, force or the inability of the person
to give consent.
NEGLECT (BY OTHERS): Refusal or failure to
fulfill care taking obligations such as abandon-
ment or isolation, denial of food, medical assis-
tance or personal needs. Neglect can be inten-
tional or unintentional.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE/EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
The infliction of mental anguish (threatening,
humiliating, intimidating, and isolating behav-
iors or statements).
FINANCIAL ABUSE: The illegal or improper ex-
ploitation of funds or other resources (stealing or
misusing possessions, property, or money).
RED FLAG INDICATORS
Indicators often seen by service and medical
professionals:

Bruises, welts, lacerations, broken bones,
and burns.