Center on Aging: Background Information
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  Incidence
  Risk Factors
  Important Considerations
  Physical Abuse
  Signs of Physical Abuse
  Emotional/ Psychological Abuse
  Signs of Emotional/ Psychological Abuse
  Sexual Abuse
  Neglect
  Self-neglect
  Financial or Material Exploitation
  Abandonment
  Caregiver Red Flags
  Treatment and Options Available
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Section Objectives

This section will help you answer the following questions:
  1. How common is elder abuse?

  2. What are some risk factors that contribute to elder abuse?

  3. What are the different types of abuse and neglect?

  4. What are some signs and symptoms of each type of abuse?

  5. What behaviors can I look for when interacting with patients and their caregivers?

  6. What treatment options are available?
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This module made possible through generous funding from the Maine Health Access Foundation.