2007-09-29 22:26:50 · 3 answers · asked by joshua_naelgas 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Some signs and symptoms of physical abuse of the elderly
* Symmetric injuries on two sides of the body
* Unexplained bruises, pressure marks, black eyes, welts, lacerations, cuts, or burns
* Bone fractures or broken bones
* Sprains or dislocations
* Internal injuries or bleeding
* Bite marks
* Broken eyeglasses or frames
* Signs of being restrained, such as rope marks
* Laboratory findings of medication overdose
* Under-utilization of prescribed drugs
* A sudden change in behavior
* Caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see the elder alone
* An elder's report of being physically abused
Some signs and symptoms of emotional abuse of the elderly
* Being upset or agitated
* Apathy, withdrawal, depression, non-communication
* Sucking, biting, or rocking (behaviors usually attributed to dementia)
* Caregiver behaviors such as belittling, threats, or other powerful or controlling behavior
* An elder's report of being verbally or emotionally mistreated
I googled the subject, getting multiple results. Use the WebFerret search engine, or your own (elder abuse).
2007-09-29 22:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many things, missing money, starvation,..messy houses,..wrong medications, if you know someone who appears that they are being abused, there are social workers that defend the elderly that you can call in your neighborhood, that will check out your concerns for you
2007-09-29 22:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sudden change in attitude
bedsores
loss of appetite, zest for life
extreme distrust
unexplained bruises
u should report elder abuse ASAP, b/c they can't do it for themselves and you would want someone to do it for you. good luck.
2007-09-29 22:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋