Elder Abuse

The 6 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with elder abuse in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

HelpGuide

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 6 types of elder abuse.  Has 29 warning signs to look for.  9 risk factors for caregivers.  16 steps you can take to help you prevent elder abuse.  Plus several tips on reporting elder abuse.
Elder Abuse and Neglect
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%

Daily Caring

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Features warning signs for 6 types of elder abuse.  Has 5 warnings signs of physical abuse.  4 warnings signs of emotional abuse.  9 warnings signs of financial abuse.  3 warnings signs of sexual abuse.  8 warnings signs of neglect or self-neglect.  7 warnings signs of healthcare fraud and abuse.
6 Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors With Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Ahead of Dementia

Luciana Mitzkun

Pages 139-142

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Focus is on financial elder abuse.  Begins with examples and some compelling statistics.  Lists 12 precautions you can take to minimize the chances of financial elder abuse.  Has 9 tips of things to watch out for.
Ahead of Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Alzheimer Society Canada

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Begins with some statistics on elder abuse in Canada.  Lists 7 risk factors for abuse by caregivers.  Has 8 risk factors the person with dementia and caregivers.
Elder Abuse
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 8 types of abuse.  Has 7 signs that there may be a problem with abuse.  Also how to report abuse.
Abuse
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Nursing Home Abuse Guide

Geo Location: All (US)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses the vulnerability of people with Alzheimer’s.  Lists 9 indicators of abuse. Describes financial abuse and 5 indicators.
Alzheimer’s Abuse

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