Elder Abuse Overview
- Signs of Elder Abuse
- Understanding California’s Elder Abuse Act
- How to Prevent Elder Abuse & Neglect
- What to Do if You Are a Victim of Elder Abuse
- How to Report Elder Abuse or Neglect
Types of Care Facilities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs, Nursing Homes)
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Independent Elder Facilities
- Adult Day Care Facilities / Programs (ADC)
- Developmentally Disabled Adult Care Facilities
- Acute Care Facilities (Hospitals)
- Intermediate or Step-Down Facilities
- Hospice Care
- In-Home Healthcare
Common Examples of Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Bedsores / Decubitus Ulcers
- Fall Incidents Resulting in Injury
- Wandering / Elopement Incidents
- Malnutrition & Dehydration
- Unaddressed Infections / Sepsis
- Medication Errors
- Failure to Provide or Monitor Medications
- Feeding Tube Errors
- Lack of Proper Care
- Lack of Dignity and Respect
- Physical Abuse
- Verbal Abuse
