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There are many kinds and varying degrees of abuse and neglect, but they are all painful and destructive. View the categories below for more information.
- They are not given the opportunity to speak for themselves, or to see
others, without their caregiver being present;
- Their caregiver has an attitude of indifference or anger towards them;
- There is an obvious absence of assistance by their caregiver;
- Their caregiver blames the person for uncontrollable behaviors (e.g.,
the caregiver states that their incontinence is a deliberate act);
- Their caregiver displays aggressive behavior (threats, insults,
harassment) toward them;
- Their caregiver has a history of abuse of others;
- Their activities are restricted, or they are isolated from family and
friends by their caregiver;
- Their caregiver is unwilling or reluctant to to comply with service
providers or others in planning or implementing care for them; or
- Their caregiver displays inappropriate or unwarranted defensiveness
when questioned about the care recipient or the care being given.
What To Do If You Suspect Abuse or Neglect?
For more information on preventing abuse or neglect, contact us.
