Elder Abuse Elder abuse is the intentional action which infringes harm or develops a dangerous risk of harm among the elderly. Elder abuse involves the failure of the caregivers to meet the elder’s basic needs and also safeguard the elder from harm. -More than 18, 000 elderly individuals in Canada are subjected to more than one form of abuse. -About 4% of elders in Canadian Private dwellings have been abused. Effects of Elder Abuse • Physiological Distress • Depression • Fear • Anxiety o Chronic pain Causes of Elder Abuse • Lack of social support • Family stress • Cultural issues • Persistence of domestic violence Types of Elder Abuse • Physical abuse • Verbal abuse • Emotional abuse • Sexual abuse How to prevent Elder Abuse • Building supports to keep the community safe • Increase funding • Supporting primary caregivers • Keeping the elders active • Protecting elders from high-risk caregivers Elder Abuse Jamiah Riddick Walden University FPSY - 6206; Family Violence Dr. Millimen March 15th, 2021 Introduction Elder abuse is the intentional action that infringes harm or develops a fatal risk of harm. It is as well the failure by the caregivers to meet the elder’s basic needs or to safeguard the elder from harm. There has been limited research that has been conducted on elder abuse (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016). This study will major on elder abuse as well as the different ways that can be used to handle elder abuse. Methods To identify the current status as well as quality of elder abuse study, a well-detailed research of health science literature was carried out and every article was graded. All literature searches were carried out from the inception of every index through March 10, 2014 (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016). Results The majority of the elderly have suffered from abuse. In a period of 10 months, 40 cases, 51% had been physically abused, 10% had hearing as well as visual impairment and 41% were physically abused (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016). The most common form of abuse among these individuals was physical, psychological as well as material abuse. Discussion Based on the study, elder abuse is a worldwide public health as well as human right issue and the abuse of old individuals are related to inappropriate health outcomes from minor injuries to disabilities, long-lasting psychological issues, suicide, and maximized risk of being hospitalized (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016). Elderly abuse can be handled through counseling, adult day care programs, educating people on how to recognize and report elder abuse, and listening to the older people and their caregivers to understand their challenges and give support. Conclusion The older adult population is increasing at a high rate in the U.S. in comparison to the younger people. many older individuals need care and are vulnerable to violence from their caregivers. ...

1. Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is the intentional action which infringes harm or
develops a dangerous risk of harm among the elderly.
Elder abuse involves the failure of the caregivers to meet the
elder’s basic needs and also safeguard the elder from harm.
-More than 18, 000 elderly individuals in Canada are
subjected to more than one form of abuse.
-About 4% of elders in Canadian Private dwellings have
been abused.
Effects of Elder Abuse
• Physiological Distress
• Depression
• Fear
• Anxiety
o Chronic pain
Causes of Elder Abuse
• Lack of social support
• Family stress
• Cultural issues

2. • Persistence of domestic violence
Types of Elder Abuse
• Physical abuse
• Verbal abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
How to prevent Elder Abuse
• Building supports to keep the community
safe
• Increase funding
• Supporting primary caregivers
• Keeping the elders active
• Protecting elders from high-risk caregivers
Elder Abuse
Jamiah Riddick
Walden University
FPSY - 6206; Family Violence
Dr. Millimen
March 15th, 2021

3. Introduction
Elder abuse is the intentional action that infringes harm or
develops a fatal risk of harm. It is as well the failure by the
caregivers to meet the elder’s basic needs or to safeguard the
elder from harm. There has been limited research that has been
conducted on elder abuse (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016).
This study will major on elder abuse as well as the different
ways that can be used to handle elder abuse.
Methods
To identify the current status as well as quality of elder abuse
study, a well-detailed research of health science literature was
carried out and every article was graded. All literature searches
were carried out from the inception of every index through
March 10, 2014 (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016).
Results
The majority of the elderly have suffered from abuse. In a
period of 10 months, 40 cases, 51% had been physically abused,
10% had hearing as well as visual impairment and 41% were
physically abused (Daly, Merchant & Jogerst, 2016). The most
common form of abuse among these individuals was physical,
psychological as well as material abuse.
Discussion
Based on the study, elder abuse is a worldwide public health as
well as human right issue and the abuse of old individuals are
related to inappropriate health outcomes from minor injuries to
disabilities, long-lasting psychological issues, suicide, and
maximized risk of being hospitalized (Daly, Merchant &
Jogerst, 2016). Elderly abuse can be handled through
counseling, adult day care programs, educating people on how
to recognize and report elder abuse, and listening to the older
people and their caregivers to understand their challenges and
give support.
Conclusion

4. The older adult population is increasing at a high rate in the
U.S. in comparison to the younger people. many older
individuals need care and are vulnerable to violence from their
caregivers.
ReferencesDaly, J., Merchant, M., & Jogerst, G. (2016). Elder
Abuse Research: A Systematic Review. J Elder Abuse
Negl.,23(4), 348-365. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2011.608048
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Elder Abuse
Jamiah Riddick
Walden University
FPSY – 6206; Family Violence

5. Dr. Millimen
April 2nd, 2021
Introduction
Elder abuse refers to the intentional action which infringes harm
or develops a dangerous risk of harm among the elderly. It
involves the failure of the caregivers to meet the elder’s basic
needs as well as safeguard the elder from harm.
Relevant statistics
Most of the elder people have suffered from abuse. In 10
months, 40 cases, 51% had been physically abused, 10% had a
hearing and visual impairment and 41% had been physically
abused.
Current trends
Currently, the elderly population in the world makes up 15% of
the total population. Projections anticipant the number of
elderly may continue growing in the coming years. Elder abuse
mainly involves caregiver neglect, financial fraud, sexual abuse,
and physical abuse (National Center on Law & Elder Rights,
2017).
Impact to both the victim and perpetrator
Elder abuse mainly leads to injuries, welts, and wounds are
common (National Center on Law & Elder Rights, 2017).
Seniors may experience disturbed sleep, dehydration,
malnutrition, depression, and an increased need for medical
care. The perpetrator may suffer from the guilt of abusing the
elderly (National Center on Law & Elder Rights, 2017).
Impact on the community
Elder abuse impacts society as a whole. Older abuse that has
been abused lose their capability to live independently and may

6. require ongoing support from the health industry. Elder abuse as
well ruins family relationships. Family members at times
experience guilt if they choose a nursing home for an abused
relative.
Legal implications
Some of the legal implications that are associated with elder
abuse include adult protective services, aging and disability
services, and the civil justice system. Lawyers should aid in
preventing elder abuse (CDC, 2020). Prevention techniques
include educating older people as well as other individuals
through presentation and material, counseling clients on
vulnerability, and recommending the clients on ways to reduce
abuse and enhance detection.
Resources and agencies to help a victim
Some of the healthcare agencies that aid in preventing elder
abuse include the elder justice coalition, The Eldercare Locator,
MARICOPA Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, Ageless
Alliance, and Administration on Community Living.
What a Person can help in Elder Abuse
In the case of elder abuse one can aid in managing this issue by
reporting abuse of suspected abuse to adult protective services;
listen to older adult as well as their caregivers to understand
their issues and give support (CDC, 2020). One can as well
encourage and help people having issues with drug or alcohol
abuse in getting assistance (CDC, 2020).
Relevant Photographs

7. References
CDC. 2020. Violence Abuse. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/fastfact.htm
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National Center on Law & Elder Rights. 2017. Legal Basics:
Elder Abuse. Retrieved from https://ncler.acl.gov/pdf/Legal -
Basics-Elder-Abuse.pdf