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Abuse Continuums • Abuse, if not addressed, can escalate with an increasing seriousness of harm. • Physical abuse can go from “minor” neglect through to abuses where medical treatment would be necessary and on to death. • Older adult victims are vulnerable to complications resulting from physical violence - can affect ability to function independently.
How many seniors are abused According to the WHO, 5% of seniors are experiencing some form of abuse. It is estimated that this can range from 2%-25%. Most experts put it at 10%.
Page 1 and 2: Presented by: Maureen Etkin, Region
Page 3: Ontario’s Strategy to Combat Elde
Page 6 and 7: By 2026- Over 3 Million Seniors 1 o
Page 8 and 9: Prevalence • Can happen anywhere,
Page 12 and 13: What is Elder Abuse Any action, or
Page 14 and 15: Why Should You be Involved • Abus
Page 16 and 17: RECOGNIZING ABUSE PHYSICAL • Any
Page 18 and 19: PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL/VERBAL ABUS
Page 20 and 21: NEGLECT Not meeting the needs of an
Page 22 and 23: What is the most common form of abu
Page 24 and 25: Barriers to Disclosure 1. Fear more
Page 26 and 27: Barriers to Older Immigrants • Is
Page 28 and 29: Barriers to reporting abuse • Fea
Page 30 and 31: Abuser Profile • Can be any age
Page 32 and 33: Signs of Abuse in Resident • Show
Page 34 and 35: Mandated Legislation • Anyone see
Page 36 and 37: What is my Role • R. I. R. 1. Rec
Page 38 and 39: The 3 A’s of Interacting: A Right
Page 40 and 41: Ask • What does senior want to do
Page 42 and 43: Best Practice • Do no harm • In
Page 44 and 45: Routine Screening Questions • Has
Page 46 and 47: Screening Tools • ONPEA Core Curr
Page 49: Seniors Safety Line • Toll free,
Page 52: How Will You Respond • Influenced

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