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    • Abuse Can Take Many Forms
    • Major Risk Factors
    • Medical Implication
    • Prevention
    Physical Abuse
    Sexual abuse, when the older person is unable to understand or unwilling, or is threatened or physically forced
    Confinement, restraint or isolation of an older person
    Passive neglect
    Dementia
    Depression
    Social isolation
    Physical impairment causing heavy dependency on others
    Sense of helplessness
    Higher risk of nursing home placement
    Higher risk of mortality
    Suspected higher health care cost
    Educate seniors about abuse, guilt and the effects of elder abuse
    Implement safety plans to stop the abuse and prevent it from recurring
    Understand family dynamics and how to address them
    Be sensitive to cultural and religious backgrounds
  2. Aug 11, 2023 · In Chicago, elder financial exploitation is especially prevalent in predominantly Black neighborhoods, records show. Experts cite a variety of factors, including a lack of police response in those neighborhoods.

  3. To report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation of and self-neglect of an older person, call the statewide, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409. For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711.

  4. Anyone can report a case of abuse. To report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect of an adult age 60 or older or a person with disabilities age 18-59 call the statewide, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409.

  5. National Center on Elder Abuse. 12,523 likes · 56 talking about this. The NCEA provides elder abuse resources for professionals, policy makers and the public.

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  7. To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation in Illinois, call the statewide, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: When placing a report to APS, reporters should be prepared to provide the name of the alleged victim, location

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