Elder Abuse
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What is Elder Abuse?
As elder's get older, they get physically weaker and more emotionally fragile. A lot of elder's get abused everyday and because they are not as young as they used to be, they are not able to stand up to the bullying against the abusers. The elder's abuser is usually the people who are responsible for them and that can be their own family members bullying the elders.
Different Types of Abuse
Elder Abuse does not mean emotionally abusing the elder, the abuse can range from physically abuse to mentally abuse. Physically abusing an elder means purposely harming that results in physical pain and injury. Another abuse can be emotional abuse and that causes emotional pain to the elder. An example would be yelling intimidatingly at the elder. Know the signs of all different types of Abuse.
Picture examples of Elder Abuse
Physical Abuse
In the picture, it shows that the care taker of the elder was going to physically harm the elder.
Emotional/Psychological Abuse
In this picture, it shows that an elderly is being emotionally or psychological abused and is distressed about the abuse.
Physical injuries
This shows that there are bruises on the elder, meaning that they got physically abused by their care taker(s). These are the few signs that indicate physical abuse.
Signs of Abuse
Physical Abuse: Bruising, Pain.
Emotional Abuse: Yelling, Humiliation, and Blaming.
Sexual Abuse: Sexually abusing the elder without consent.
Emotional Abuse: Yelling, Humiliation, and Blaming.
Sexual Abuse: Sexually abusing the elder without consent.
Elder Abuse Hotline
The Ontario Number for Elder Abuse Prevention.
Toll Free Number: 1-866-299-1011
Toll Free Number: 1-866-299-1011
Email: info@onpea.org
Website: http://www.onpea.org/
Location: 234 Eglinton Avenue East, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 416-916-6728