Learn the Signs of Elder Abuse

Abuse can happen to any older person, by a loved one, a hired caregiver, or a stranger. Abuse can happen at home, at a relative's home, or in an eldercare facility.

There are many types of abuse:

• Physical
• Emotional
• Sexual
• Abandonment
• Financial
• Neglect

Watch for these signs of abuse:

• Seems depressed, confused, or withdrawn
• Isolated from friends and family
• Has unexplained bruises, burns, or scars
• Appears dirty, underfed, dehydrated, over-or undermedicated, or not receiving needed care for medical problems
• Has bed sores or other preventable conditions
• Recent changes in banking or spending patterns

Talk with the older adult and then contact the local Adult Protective Services,  the Milestones Adult Rights Specialist  or the police.

(National Institue on Aging, 2023)