Elder Abuse

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Across
  1. 1. Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, unusual weight loss.
  2. 4. In almost 60% of elder abuse and neglect incidents, the perpetrator is _____
  3. 7. this type of exploitation means the misuse or withholding of an older adult’s resources by another.
  4. 8. Recent studies show that nearly half of those with _____ experienced abuse or neglect
  5. 9. this type of abuse means verbal assaults, threats of abuse, harassment, or intimidation.
Down
  1. 2. restraining or isolating an older adult, other than for medical reasons.
  2. 3. this type of abuse means inflicting physical pain or injury upon an older adult.
  3. 5. Elders who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of ____ when compared to those who have not been mistreated.
  4. 6. ____ in 10 Americans over 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse.