Some Symptoms of Elder Abuse

Some Symptoms of Elder Abuse

Be on the lookout for signs that an elderly person is being abused-physically or financially..
•Unusual activity in bank accounts
•Power of attorney given when person is unable to comprehend the financial situation and, in reality, is unable to give a valid power of attorney.
•Refusal by authority-holder (agent) to spend money on the care of the conservatee, ward, principal, etc. ( Numerous unpaid bills and overdue rent are clear signs when someone else is in charge of making payments.)
•Recent will when person is clearly incapable of drafting a will.
•Checks and other documents signed when older person cannot write.
•Personal belongings, such as art, silverware and jewelry, are missing
•Promises of lifelong care in exchange for deeding of all property/ bank accounts to caregiver; and/ or signatures on checks or other documents that do not resemble the person’s signatures.
•The elder person may not be allowed to speak for him or herself or to others without the presence of the caregiver (suspected abuser).
•Personal phone is removed from elder person. He or she cannot make phone calls.
•Obvious absence of assistance, attitudes of indifference or anger toward the dependent person.
•Family member or caregiver ” blames” the elder person ( e.g. accusation that incontinence is a deliberate act)
•Aggressive behavior ( threats, insults, harassment)
•Previous history of abuse to others
•Withholding of security and affection
•Problems with alcohol or drugs
•Flirtation, coyness, touching etc as possible inappropriate sexual relationship
•Social isolation of family or restriction of activity of the older adult within the family unit.
•Conflicting accounts of incidents by the family, supporters, victim; and / or unwillingness or reluctance to comply with service providers in planning for care.

For more information about Elder Abuse or to report a suspicion of elder abuse, please contact your county’s lead abuse agency in your area.

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