Elderly Abuse

Question 1

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse means any action, or inaction, that harms or threatens to harm the health or well–being of an elderly person or vulnerable adult by a person in a _________ . This includes physical/sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, neglect or any combination thereof.

Answer 1

position of trust or authority

Question 2

Elderly for the purposes of Procedure 05–22 means a person over the age of ___.

Answer 2

65

Question 3

It is the goal of the Service to
 reduce the incidence of abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults through _____ and _______
 investigate all occurrences thoroughly and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible
 ensure the safety of victims through prompt action including referrals to other community partners

Answer 3

education and enforcement

Question 4

All complaints of abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult shall be attended in person by a ___________ . This includes those at retirement homes, long-term care homes, residential care facilities or any other institutional settings. An occurrence report shall be submitted for each police response to a complaint of abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult.

Answer 4

police officer

Question 5

Case Manager

consider use of the ___________ for victims who are believed to be at risk of additional abuse

Answer 5

Special Interest Persons category on CPIC

Question 6

Vulnerable Adult means any adult who by nature of a _____ , ______, or _______ condition is dependent on other persons for care and assistance in day–to–day living.

Answer 6

physical, emotional or psychological