Elder Abuse & Neglect

Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data

What is Elder Abuse?

• Psychological/Emotional
• Physical/Sexual
• Financial/Exploitation

How Serious is it?

What can we do?

• Volunteer or start a walking program for seniors.
• Train Older Adults: How to Stop Senior scams and Fraud.
• Keep Seniors safe on the Internet.
• Be a Santa to a Senior...Take them to functions with you.
• Volunteer to inspect nursing homes for senior resident complaints.

What to do if I see Abuse?

• Report the abuse in Texas:1-800-252-5400
• Report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long term care facility.
• Long Term Care Ombudsman
• www.ltcombudsman.org
• Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116

Integrity vs. Despair

• Eric Ericksons Psychosocial Theory
• Reflection on life
• Accomplishment or Unsuccessful?

Conclusion:
Eradicate Elder Abuse!
Maslow's Hierarchy

Resources
Dong, XinQi., & Simon, M. A. (2014). Vulnerability risk index profile for elder abuse in
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Kleba, P. A., & Falk, N. L. (2014). The elder justice act: What nurses need to know.
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