Elder abuse
Definition
A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person. WHO definition covers physical, psychological, financial, sexual, and neglect subtypes.
Related terms
- Capacity
- The ability of a person to understand information relevant to a decision, retain it, weigh options, and communicate a choice. Capacity is...
- Coercive control
- A pattern of behaviour in intimate relationships that seeks to deny autonomy and dominate the victim through means including isolation, monitoring, financial...
- Financial abuse
- The illegal or improper use of an older person's funds, property, or assets. Includes theft, misuse of power of attorney, coercion into...
- FULMER ELDER Instrument
- A validated nursing assessment tool developed by Terry Fulmer to screen systematically for elder abuse across all subtypes. Uses direct observation, history...
- Neglect
- Failure by a caregiver to provide the basic necessities of life (food, fluids, hygiene, medication, medical care) when they have the capacity...
Explained in
- Elder Abuse and Neglect: Assessment and ReportingA single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person. WHO defini...