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power of attorney |
a legal document and legal device in which one person designates another person eg- friend, family member, ect) to act on their behalf.
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how long is the power of attorney or what kind
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continuing or enduring non-continuing- (appointed for a limited time). such as when a person is out of the country.
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court appointed power of attorney |
guardians court appointed for fiancé, personal care or both this appointment is made at court hearings in which someone has been proven incapacitated
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to be deemed incapacitated to make decisions |
may be able to pay bills but may not be able to make decisions for themselves. Or some can not see that they are not safe to live on own. |
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definitions of elder abuse |
financial abuse elder abuse is any action by someone in a relationship of trust that results in harm or distress to an older person
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neglect |
another form of elder abuse
which is a lack of action by that person in a relationship of trust with the same result. the failure to meet the needs of an older adult who can not meet the needs on their own. |
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types of elder abuse |
physical abuse psychological or emotional abuse sexual abuse and exploitation economic or financial abuse spiritual abuse |
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rank of mistreatment |
#1. emotional #2. financial #3. physical |
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consequences associated with elder abuse |
*must hold abusers accountable *rehabilitate the offender *order restitution of property & payment for expenses occurred as a result of the abusers conduct |
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responding to elder abuse |
*make yourself available *listen carefully *develop trust and respect their privacy #1. emphasize that it is not their fault, that they are not alone and that there is help available
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safe suite program |
developed for people leaving abusive situations
3 suites opened since 2006
social workers provide counselling
safety planning and access to seniors
furnished accommodations for up to 60 days
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neglect |
*the failure to meet the needs of the older adult who can not meet their needs on their own *can be physical, emotional, or financial *ignoring medical or physical care needs *failing to provide access to services *withholding the necessities of life |
