Elder abuse refers to negligent or intentional acts by a trusted individual or caregiver that harms a susceptible elder (AoA, n.d.). The various forms of elder abuse include emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, or financial exploitation (AoA, n.d.). Warning signs of financial abuse include: caregiver is uncaring, verbally aggressive, controlling, or demeaning; elder has uncharacteristic or unexplained changes in behavior, or caregiver isolates the elder (AoA, n.d.). Warning signs of neglect include: untreated pressure ulcers or bed sores, lack of appropriate clothing or basic hygiene, home lacks adequate facilities, lack of food, home is in disrepair, dirty, or cluttered; lack of medical aids, elder confined in bed is left without care,
