elder abuse
Harming the aged
Elder abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of an older person, typically by a caregiver or family member.
It encompasses physical harm, emotional cruelty, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, and neglect of basic needs.
The term emerged as awareness grew that vulnerable seniors face distinct risks: The nursing home was investigated for elder abuse.
Also called elder mistreatment.
- mistreatmentCruel or harmful behavior
- neglectFailure to provide care
- coercive controlOngoing pattern of domination
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- batteredDamaged by repeated blows
conservatorship · mandatory reporting · undue influence · ageism · exploitation · protective services · nursing homes · assisted living · crime · ombudsman · intimidation · humiliation · guardianship · family members · bruises · broken bones · bed sores · victim
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- social issuesinequality, racism, poverty, illiteracy, homelessness
- wrongdoingmisconduct, crime, sabotage, crimes, misbehavior
- dangersdanger, peril, hazard, risk, menace
- abusemistreatment, maltreatment, cruelty, neglect, violence
- ageismageism, age discrimination, adultism, patronizing, condescension
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Assistance for seniors
senior care · compassionate care · geriatric care · respecting elders · filial piety
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Harm inflicted on minors
domestic violence · spousal abuse · intimate partner violence
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