Elder Abuse & Neglect

Neglect – most common abuse

Others include sexual, mental, physical, financial, etc.

RF: Family hx of violence, mental illness, substance abuse or

financial independence on the elderly

Preventative of caregiver strain – before abuse. Increased understand of

the elderly & condition, social worker, Chaplin, therapist, support groups,
Home help aid, senior center, daycare, hospice (<6 months) or terminally ill

Two major programs ($$) Medicaid (state funded) & Medicare (federally funded)