Different Types of Elder Abuse

Different Types
of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can be disguised in many
different ways. Some common types of
elder abuse include:
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Physical elder abuse (such as, slapping,
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Emotional elder abuse (such as,
humiliating an elderly person, denying
rights to visitors, or isolating an
elderly person in their room).
Financial elder abuse (such as, theft,
embezzlement, identity theft or
medical/mortgage fraud).
Neglect (such as denying an elderly
basic necessities like food, water,
hygiene).
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