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ELDER ABUSE
Neglect
Rita Young is a confused and incontinent 91-year-old woman who is cared for by her granddaughter. On one occasion she was found in saturated adult diapers, and on another, she was restrained with ropes around her waist and had several small cuts over her eye. While the granddaughter appears to care a great deal for her grandmother and tries hard to meet her needs, Mrs. Young requires around-the-clock care. Her doctor stated that she needs nursing home care. Adult protective services staff investigated and successfully placed Mrs. Young in a nursing home.
What You Can Do:
We all have the right to be free from abuse and neglect. If an elderly person you know is being victimized, it is important for you to take action to stop it. Without intervention, abuse almost always escalates. Because victims are often reluctant to report, an elderly person’s well-being may depend on you to recognize and report suspected abuse. Together, we can be a lifeline.
Reporting Elder Abuse:
Reporting suspected elder abuse is simple. Call the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman or local law enforcement to report abuse in a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home or board and care home. Abuse occurring anywhere other than a long-term care facility should be reported to the county Adult Protective Services agency (APS). But, if you suspect abuse that seems to be life-threatening, don’t hesitate. Call the police or sheriff’s department. They will notify any other agency which may need to be involved.
Don’t let this happen to your loved one. Keep your eyes open. Report anything suspicious.