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Elder Abuse Laws
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Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose only: to completly gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you.
Elder Abuse Laws
Both federal and state laws address elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, but state law is the primary source of sanctions, remedies and protections related to elder abuse. Several tribes also have codes that address elder abuse (see the Native Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative for information on tribal codes and other resources). This page provides a brief overview of the major areas of federal and state law related to services for elder abuse victims, crimes against older persons, and civil remedies for elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. For information on laws related to elder abuse and guardianship for each of the states, see the state law map.
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Love ,Care and Respect will give them Dignity and better Life
HelpAge India has been conducting similar surveys for the past several years. This year’s survey (2018) on Elder Abuse was conducted in 23 cities of India by interviewing elderly above 60 years of
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above belonging to SEC category B / C and D. The study used mixed method approach for data collection. The field work was carried out by HelpAge and Ipsos Research Private Limited during May 2018.
The study covered 5014 elders across 23 cities. Of which, more than 70% aged 60-69 years with almost equal distribution of both gender.
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In earlier times, family violence was largely invisible. In recent In earlier times, family violence was largely invisible. In recent
decades there has been more recognition of the problems and study
of the causes and consequences. Nevertheless, family violence
remains hidden much of the time. The fact that it is hidden reflects the
fact that vulnerable populations do not have the ability to expose the
perpetrator or access effective help from the larger society.
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As a form of direct violence, family violence involves deliberate injury to the
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integrity of human life. This injury can be physical and/or psychological.
•Family violence can include restrictions on the activities, and even the
thoughts, of the victims, and actual physical constraints.
•Brutality includes battering and other forms of maltreatment, torture, rape,
etc.
•Homicide involve the illegal taking of a life.
•American society and other industrialized societies are patriarchal. In fact
patriarchy has been the norm for most societies. In earlier societies, the
patriarchal head of the household had tremendous power over the other
members of the family. For example, in British Common Law and in the
American colonies there was a “rule of thumb” which stated that a man could
not beat his wife with a stick whose circumference was larger than that of his
thumb. In fact, homicide was often an option and/or a reality. The
persistence of such practices as “honor killings” and female genital
mutilation reflect the persistence of this level of patriarchy in some societies
and families.
•Power implies inequality. To the extent that power and control form a part
of the self-concept of the head of the household or the breadwinner, we see
a tendency for that power to be abused, especially when the abuser feels
inadequate or when their power is threatened.
•Unequal power relationships reflect the norms and values of a society.
Ideas about the appropriate roles to play and the behaviors associated with
these roles result in the creation and perpetuation of relative powerlessness
in certain categories of the population. In addition, the victimization of such
categories tends to be invisible because they have little or not recourse
against the abusive behavior of the dominant member(s) of the family.
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This abuse of power and control and the invisibility associated with it create
several particularly vulnerable populations, categories of people. Children several particularly vulnerable populations, categories of people. Children
are, of course, the most vulnerable. Human beings remain dependent upon
their caretakers for many years after their birth. They must have their
physical needs met and learn the skills necessary to function in human
society. They rely upon their caretakers to teach them the skills necessary
to form an identity and to define and explain the world around them. Social
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Types of Elder Abuse - presentation by Kristin HetzerKristin Hetzer
Seniors face an increased vulnerability to various forms of abuse by people known or unknown to them. This susceptibility is often exploited by individuals with ill intentions who engage in abuse or elaborate fraud schemes targeting the elderly.
1. Domestic Violence in Later Life Online Training
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Contact Information: Maggie Cveticanin
Disability Compliance and Later in Life Specialist
cveticanin_maggie@fcadv.org
2. Objectives
By the end of this online course, you should be able to:
Identify three types of abuse in later in life.
Recognize the role of family in elder abuse
List three consequences of abuse and neglect for:
the older adult,
the abuser,
and society
Identify risk factors for perpetration
3. Vulnerable Adult Legal Definition
Person(s) 18 + whose ability to perform the normal activities of
daily living, and/or to provide for his or her own care or
protection, is impaired due to a mental, emotional, long-term
physical, or developmental disability or dysfunctioning, or brain
damage, or due to the infirmities of aging.
3 Florida Statute Section 415.102(26)
4. Distinction Between Intentional and
Unintentional Abuse
Intentional abuse is a Unintentional abuse is an
conscious and deliberate inadvertent action
attempt to inflict physical, resulting in physical,
emotional, or financial emotional, or financial
harm. This type of abuse harm. This type of abuse
is most often due to the is usually due to
abuser’s desire to ignorance, inexperience,
maintain power and lack of desire, or inability
control over the survivor. to provide proper care.
5. Intentional Abuse
This training will focus solely on intentional abuse, some
examples of this type of abuse are:
Harm to pets
Name calling
Hiding necessary medications
Hitting, punching, pushing
Rape
Destroying assistive technology
6. Dynamics of Elder Abuse and Neglect
The reasons are complex and multifaceted. Family
dynamics often play a role. Some older adults may
rely on their children or other family members for
their physical care. In other cases, family members
may depend on the older adult for housing or
financial support.
7. Dynamics of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation often go
unrecognized and unreported for many reasons:
Isolation caused by the perpetrator.
The victim may have valid fears that they will have
to go to a nursing home if they report the abuse.
An age related illness such as dementia may make it
difficult for law enforcement to build a strong case
and successfully prosecute the perpetrator.
8. Trust Is a Necessary Factor in Elder Abuse
Unlike random acts of violence, elder abuse implies the
presence of a personal relationship, usually with someone
in a position of trust, such as a caregiver, lawyer, or family
member who has caused injury or harm and could be;
Intentional, or
Unintentional
In these relationships of trust, the elder person and
perpetrator often have strong emotional ties.
9. Types of Elder Abuse in Intimate Partner
Violence Situations
Physical abuse is the use of Sexual abuse is nonconsensual
physical force that may result sexual contact of any kind with
in bodily injury, physical pain, an elderly person. It includes,
or impairment. Physical abuse but is not limited to:
may include, but is not limited Unwanted touching
to, such acts of violence as: All types of sexual assault or
Striking (with or without an battery such as rape,
object) sodomy, and coerced nudity
Hitting, beating, pushing, Sexual harassment
shaking, slapping, kicking,
and burning
Unwarranted administration
of drugs and physical
restraints or force-feeding
Physical punishment
10. Types of Elder Abuse in Intimate
Partner Violence Situations
Emotional or Financial exploitation is
psychological abuse the illegal or improper use
involves inflicting anguish, of an elder's funds,
emotional pain, or property, or assets.
distress. Examples Examples include, but are
include, but are not not limited to:
limited to: Cashing checks without authorization
or permission
Verbal assaults, insults, and threats
Forging an older person's signature
Intimidation, humiliation, and
Misusing or stealing an older person's
harassment
money or possessions
Physically or socially isolating an
Coercing or deceiving an older person
elderly person from family, friends, or
regular activities into signing a document (e.g.,
contracts or a will).
Giving an older person the "silent
treatment"
11. Types of Elder Abuse in Intimate Partner
Violence Situations
Medication abuse can Violation of rights refers
include: to denial of an elderly
Misuse of an older adult's person's fundamental
medication and
rights, such as:
prescriptions, such as
Withholding information
withholding medication or
overmedicating Denying privacy (personal or
Theft or illegal use of an financial)
older person's medications Denying visitors
Censoring mail
12. Most Common Perpetrators in Later Life
1.Spouses
2.Adult children
3.Grandchildren
4.Other family members
5.Siblings
*In order of incidence rates, spouses and adult
children being the most common perpetrators.
2005 National Center on Elder Abuse,
Washington D.C.
13. Elder Abuse: Who is Most at Risk?
Female and
male older
adults
Seniors 85
and older
Seniors who
have a
physical or
cognitive
disability
National Center on Elder Abuse
14. Some Signs of Elder Abuse
•Withdrawal
from routine
activities
•Sudden
changes in
behavior
•Bruises
•Difficulty
walking or
sitting
•Appears
afraid
•Depression
15. Age-Related Vulnerabilities
Medical knowledge regarding elder abuse and neglect is
years behind that of child abuse and intimate partner
violence.
Many health practitioners have difficulty distinguishing
between changes related to aging and signs of abuse or
neglect. For example, bruises on an older patient could be
the result of an accident or an act of abuse.
16. Age-Related Vulnerabilities
Older people are subject to psychological and physical
challenges inherent in aging as well as "ageist" attitudes
that discount the value or ability of older adults to
contribute to society.
Due to this attitude elders are not always believed by law
enforcement or family.
17. Age Related Vulnerabilities
The living situations of many older adults can make them
vulnerable to abuse and create barriers for intervention.
An abusive family member may be one of the few people
who come in contact with an older victim, creating fewer
opportunities for outsiders to witness the abuse and
intervene. This can make it difficult to detect physical or
emotional abuse, medication misuse, or neglect.
18. Possible Risk Factors for Perpetration
Lack of family support
Caregivers who feel forced to provide care
Too many people in a crowded home
co-habitation of multi-generations
Economic issues/financial problems
Marital conflict
Medical issues
Negative beliefs about aging and elders in society
National Clearing on Elder Abuse and the CDC
19. Consequences of Elder Abuse
Psychical Effects: Psychological Effects:
Broken bones Distress
Sleep disturbances Depression
Increased risk for Post Traumatic Stress
premature death Syndrome
Nutrition and hydration Increased risks for
issues developing fear/anxiety
Death reactions
Center for Disease Control 2008
20. Consequences of Abuse and Neglect
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation have consequences
beyond bruises and other physical manifestations. The
consequences also extend to unnecessary suffering, pain,
injury, decreased quality of life, and an overall violation of
one’s human rights.
22. Who is Effected by Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse impacts people from all ethnic backgrounds,
religions, and socio-economic statuses, it affects older
men as well as women. Although older people who are
infirmed or impaired are at a higher risk, healthy older
people also may be in an abusive situation or relationship.
Due to the high percentage of underreported cases of
elder abuse, the patterns and profiles of victims and
abusers are derived from the smaller number of reported
cases.
23. Where Can Elder Abuse Occur?
A common misperception about elder abuse is that the
abuse occurs primarily in institutions, such as nursing
homes and other long-term care facilities. Although
nursing homes are not immune to elder abuse, abuse rates
for in home care patients are larger because only 4% of all
adults over 65 live in institutions due to their care needs.
51% of care recipients live in their own home, 29% live
with their family caregiver, and 4% live in nursing homes
and assisted living.
Caregiving in the United States;
National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP. November 2009
24. National and State Statistics
For every one elder abuse report filed there are five that
are unreported.
Every five seconds an elderly person is abused.
California, Florida, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania have
the most cases of elder abuse annually.
Spouses and adult children are the most common family
member perpetrators of elder abuse.
Elder Assistance Daily
25. Social Consequences of Abuse for Elder
People
Virtually all forms of abuse can have social consequences,
including increased isolation, visits to the emergency
room, and hospital admissions. However, financial abuse
and neglect can also lead to the loss of assets, the inability
to maintain a home, and other limitations on quality of life
and independence.
26. Summary
Elder abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
as well as financial exploitation, neglect or abandonment,
self-neglect, medication misuse, and violation of rights.
Elder abuse implies the presence of a relationship
between the survivor and the abuser.
Family members perpetrate most elder abuse. The typical
perpetrator is an adult child or spouse in a family setting.
Physical and psychological consequences of elder abuse
are long lasting.
27. Case Study
Mr. and Mrs. D are a retired couple living in a large
house in an affluent neighborhood. Mr. B, 81, is a retired
mail carrier who is orderly, controlling, and very “set in his
ways.” He suffers from hearing loss and severe back pain,
for which he takes strong pain medication. Mrs. D., 79, has
always been a housewife and caregiver for the family.
When Mrs. D was 72 she had breast cancer which has left
her weakened and frail. Though quite well off financially,
they always lived a very private and isolated life, with no
real support network. They have had a long-standing
dispute with their immediate neighbor and there are few
friends willing to visit anymore.
28. Case Study
When Mr. D’s needs increased, they hired an in-home caregiver.
The caregiver quit after a few weeks, overwhelmed with the daily
demands of the job. Mr. D refused to hire anyone and said that is
what a wife was for. All of the chores and caretaking of Mr. D fell on
Mrs. D and she started to become physically weaker and depressed.
Mrs. D had only one friend left in the neighborhood, Thelma. Mrs. D is
happy to have a woman her age living across the street that she can
talk to on occasion. One night Mrs. D had a sleepless and difficult
night taking care of her husband. Mrs. D only slept for two hours that
evening. In the morning, Mr. D grabbed her arm and twisted it telling
her she didn’t take care of him the right way the night before because
she slept too long. Mrs. D cried and walked away into the living room
to escape his violent mood. The doorbell rang and it was her neighbor
Thelma from across the street with muffins.
29. Case Study
The neighbor noticed the red marks on Mrs. D’s arm and
also saw the drying tears. Mr. D yelled “who is at the door, tell
them to go away, come here and help me get dressed, I am
hungry.” Mrs. D whispered something to the neighbor, grabbed
the plate of muffins and closed the door. The next time the
neighbor saw Mrs. D, she was on a stretcher with EMT’s and
police all around her. There was a sheet covering her body and
the police were speaking with Mr. D. Later in the week the
perceived details were discussed between all the neighbors on
the block. The neighbors shared that Mrs. D tripped on the
stairs in the night and broke her neck. Mr. D was going to a
nursing home so he could be taken care of since his wife died in
a tragic accident. The truth is that the night before, Mr. D
pushed her down the stairs when she forgot to bring him an
extra blanket.
30. Maggie Cveticanin
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
425 Office Plaza Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 425-2749
www.fcadv.org
The Florida Abuse Hotline:
(800) 962-2873