Seniors Abuse Awareness - Sensibilisation à la maltraitance des personnes âgées 53 "My son suffered a brain injury when he was young and he has lived with me his whole life. He does help more now that I am no longer able to get around very well, but my daughter expects him to do everything and he just can't. She lives nearby but is very busy. I haven't been able to get out for groceries for over a week this time." "My friend and I have lived together for ten years. My knees are bad and I haven't been able to share the chores of the house recently. She is angry about this and refuses to clean my part of the house or prepare food for me. She hasn't spoken to me in three weeks. I don't speak English very well and have no one else to talk to." "I live in the basement of my brother's house. He is very successful and travels a lot. When he goes away he locks me in. He says he is afraid that I will wander off. Even though he leaves food and things to read, I get very depressed if he is gone for more than a couple of days." Neglect occurs when someone withholds care, food and/or emotional support that an older adult is unable to provide for himself or herself. Sometimes people providing care do not have the necessary knowledge, experience or ability. 5. Neglect 6. Physical Abuse "My husband pulls my hair when he is angry and yells that I don't listen to him. He has always yelled at me, but he never used to hurt me." "I am not as independent as I used to be. I need help with certain tasks. My daughter helps me, but I am ashamed to admit that sometimes she shakes me and even hits me." "My younger brother and I live together. He has always had a temper. Recently when he was drinking, he pushed me against the wall a couple of times." It is physical abuse if somebody hits an older adult or handles the person roughly, even if there is no injury. Image by robertav1 - www.freepik.com canada.ca
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