{"id":5630,"date":"2023-04-28T14:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5630"},"modified":"2023-04-28T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:45:00","slug":"recognize-prevent-elder-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/recognize-prevent-elder-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to recognize and prevent elder abuse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Studies suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/ncea.acl.gov\/What-We-Do\/Research\/Statistics-and-Data.aspx#prevalence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at least 1 in 10 older adults<\/a> have experienced some form of abuse in the prior year. Unfortunately, many seniors suffer the abuse in silence.<\/p>\n<p>Abusers can be anyone \u2014 men or women, family members, caregivers, or strangers.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs of abuse<\/h2>\n<p>Family members and caregivers should monitor their loved ones for any signs of abuse. Some signs of abuse may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical changes such as unexplained bruises, abrasions, bed sores, injuries, burns, or broken bones<\/li>\n<li>Unusual weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Poor hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Unsanitary living conditions<\/li>\n<li>Medications not being taken appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Not having access to needed daily living aids, like glasses or hearing aids<\/li>\n<li>Emotional changes such as unexplained withdrawal, increased fear or anxiety, or sudden change in alertness<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained changes in behavior or sleep<\/li>\n<li>Isolating from friends or family they normally interact with<\/li>\n<li>Changes in their finances, such as unpaid bills, unusual changes to wills, changes in their spending, or fraudulent signatures on financial documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can take steps to help prevent elder abuse at home or at care facilities. 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