Elder Abuse and Exploitation

Paper Summary:

This paper looks at two problems that exist in the elderly population, and are probably getting the least attention, abuse and exploitation. It contends that one reason why these two problems often continue unnoticed is because people are usually oblivious to the signs that indicate that a person is suffering from abuse. The paper concludes that the best ways to prevent these problems are to research the problem and educate people.

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"So what are the signs and symptoms of elder abuse? General signs of abuse could be, frequent arguments or tension between the caregiver and elderly person, or changes in the personality or behavior of the elder (Jaffe-Gill, Benedictis, & Segal, 2008). Many people are unfamiliar to, and/or, fooled by the signs of elder abuse. Many people confuse or mistake some of the signs of abuse for dementia or just normal parts of the aging process. Being clear and knowledgeable of what the specific signs are, is major step in preventing and resolving these abuses. Some specific signs of physical abuse are, unexplained bruises, welts or scars. Broken bones, sprains, dislocations, reports of drug overdose, apparent failure to take medication, broken eyeglasses, and rope marks on the wrist as a result of being restrained, could all be indications of physical abuse (Jaffe-Gill, Benedictis, & Segal, 2008). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Blunt, P. (1996). Financial Exploitation: the best kept secret of elder abuse. Retrieved November 19, 2008 from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1000/is_n367/ai_18200034/pg_1?tag=artBody;col
• Hooyman, N.R. & Kiyak, H.A.(2008). Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (8th edition.). Boston: Pearson.
• Jaffe-Gill, E., Benedictis. T.D., & Segal, J. (2008). Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Risk factors, and Prevention. Retrieved November 19, 2008 from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
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