Types of Elder Neglect & Abuse

• wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns
• bruises, welts, swelling
• broken bones
• sudden, inexplicable weight loss
• unexplained/hidden injuries
• unwarranted restraints

• fear, agitation, hesitancy
• depression, withdrawal
• sudden behavior changes
• unusual behavior patterns
• unwillingness to communicate
• disorientation, confusion
• unjustified isolation
• rude, humiliating, derogatory comments by staff

• bed sores (decubitus ulcers)
• unsanitary environment
• malnutrition, dehydration
• smells of urine and/or feces
• unkempt appearance
• poor personal hygiene
• untreated medical condition
• falls

• sudden, unjustified selling of property
• missing/stolen money or property
• radical changes in handling personal/financial affairs