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what are types of abuse seen in children and the elderly
physical
sexual
neglect
emotional
economic abuse
what are parenteral characteristics of abuse
• Younger parent
• Single parent families
• Single parent family with unrelated partner
• Socially isolated and limited support
• Substance abuse
• Low self-esteem and poor knowledge of parenting skills
Generational patterns
what are three indicators of physical abuse
injuries called "non-accidental trauma"
Many forms of trauma
bruising
burning
,what are three indications of sexual abuse
acting out sexual interaction in play (example with dolls)
excessive masturbation
sexual promiscuity
three indicators of neglect
lack of knowledge
lack of resources
caregiver substance abuse
describe characteristics of the child that has a risk factor of being abused
• Highest risk age = birth to 1 year
• Unwanted, brain-damaged, hyperactive, physically disabled
• Interference with emotional bonding between parent and child
describe environmental characteristics of child or elder abuse
• Chronic stress
• Increased exposure between child and parents
• Lower socioeconomic groups
• Higher economic groups- "concealed crisis"
• Substitute caregivers, babysitters
three indicators of emotional abuse
low self esteem
reported feelings of inadequacy
anxiety and with-drawl
learning difficulties
, what is the most common form of abuse
neglect
characteristics of abuser of an elder
• Poor mental or physical health
• Dependent on the perpetrator
• Female, older than 75 years, white, living with a relative
• Elderly father cared for by a daughter he abused as a child
• Elderly woman cared for by a husband who has abused her in the past
recognizing signs of elder abuse (physical)
• Bodily injuries in the "bathing suit" zone (abdomen, buttocks, genital area, upper
thighs)
• Bruises in clusters or regular patterns
• Burns
• Unusual hair loss
• Multiple injuries, especially fractures
recognizing signs of elder abuse (neglect)
• Pressure injuries
• Contractures
• Dehydration and/or malnutrition
• Urine burns
• Excessive body odor
• Listlessness
signs of emotional abuse in an elder