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Caregiver Abuse & Neglect
Caregiver abuse is typically defined as abuse by someone providing care for a child, the elderly or a person with a disability.
Elder abuse might include any or all of the following:
Caretaker abuse is a broad term encompassing all types of abuse and neglect but not always specifically caused by someone in a caretaker role. The term caregiver refers to anyone who routinely helps others who are limited they’re ability to care for themselves.
- Physical Abuse: Inflicting, or threatening to inflict, physical pain or injury on a vulnerable person, or depriving them of a basic need;
- Emotional Abuse: Inflicting mental pain, anguish, or distress on an elder person through verbal or nonverbal acts;
- Sexual Abuse: Non-consensual sexual contact of any kind;
- Exploitation: Illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a vulnerable person;
- Neglect: Refusal or failure by those responsible to provide food, shelter, health care or protection for a vulnerable person;
- Abandonment: The desertion of a vulnerable person by anyone who has assumed the responsibility for care or custody of that person
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There are some tell-tale signs that there could be a problem.
If you suspect that a vulnerable loved one is being victimized, contact us today for a consultation. We are here to provide you with peace-of-mind
Some findings to consider looking for are:
- Bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions, and burns may be an indication of physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment;
- Unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness, and unusual depression may be indicators of emotional abuse;
- Bruises around the breasts or genital area can occur from sexual abuse;
- Sudden changes in financial situations may be the result of exploitation;
- Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, and unusual weight loss are indicators of possible neglect;
- Behavior such as belittling, threats and other uses of power and control by spouses are indicators of verbal or emotional abuse.
