Elder Abuse

Question 1

what do protective services investigate?

Answer 1

1. physical abuse
2. neglect
3. abandonment
4. sexual abuse
5. financial abuse
6. psychological abuse
7. self neglect
8. involuntary seclusion (not on test)
9. unlawful use of chemical or physical restraints (not on test)

Question 2

what mandatory reporting statutes require to be reported?

Answer 2

when we have reasonable cause to believe that any person 65 years or older has been abused must make a report

Question 3

what should you charge someone who has committed a financial crime against an elderly person?

Answer 3

Criminal mistreatment