Physical Abuse

• Inadequately explained fractures, bruises, welts, cuts, sores & burns
• Untreated pressure “bed” sores

Neglect

• Lack of basic hygiene
• Lack of adequate food
• Lack of medical aids (glasses, walker, teeth, hearing aid, medications)
• Lack of clean appropriate clothing
• Demented person left unattended
• Bed bound person left without care
• Home cluttered, filthy, in disrepair, or having fire & safety hazards
• Home without adequate facilities (stove, refrigerator, heat, cooling, working plumbing and electricity)
• Hoarding

Financial Abuse

• Lack of amenities victim could afford
• Elder “voluntarily” giving inappropriate financial reimbursement for needed care and companionship
• Caretaker “living off” elder
• Elder has signed property transfers (Power of Attorney, new will, etc.) when unable to comprehend the information
• Sudden change in finances and accounts

Psychological Abuse

• Caregiver isolates elder (doesn’t let anyone into the home or speak to the elder)
• Caregiver is aggressive, controlling, addicted or uncaring

sexual abuse

• Injury to the genital area
• Difficulty in sitting or walking
• Fear of being alone with caregivers
• Individual reports a sexual assault