Center on Aging: Emotional/ Psychological Abuse

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Background Information

Starting the Discussion

Screening for Abuse

Mandated Reporting

Safety Planning

References and Resources



		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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What is emotional or psychological abuse?

Emotional or psychological abuse is the infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts, which may include verbal assaults, insults, threats, intimidation, humiliation, blaming, and harassment.

Other psychological and emotionally abusive behaviors include:

Treating an older person like an infant
Isolating an elderly person from his/her family, friends, or regular activities
Giving an older person the "silent treatment"
Telling an elderly person what to do
Any form of social isolation

Background - Emotional/Psychological Abuse

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