Abuse, Elder: Prevention & Expectations (Elder Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Domestic Abuse)

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Abuse, Elder

Alternate Names : Elder Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Domestic Abuse

Abuse, Elder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Campaigns and education to raise awareness of the problem and its warning signs may help prevent elder abuse. Most states have a confidential hot line open 24 hours a day to report suspected abuse.

People can help by:

asking directly about signs of possible abuse

supporting the victim and talking to help him or her feel less alone

showing concern, so that the person knows there is someone to turn to if he or she wants help

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Karen Preston, PHN, MS, CRRN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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