What constitutes abuse nowadays?

What constitutes senior citizen abuse?

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  Senior citizen abuse is taking advantage of an elderly or handicapped person's disability. All abuse fits into one of two basic categories: active or passive. The former is taking action against someone. The latter is withholding action (neglect).Physical and EmotionalPhysical abuse and/or neglect most often takes place where the victim lives. The abuser is usually a relative. Emotional abuse exists when a caregiver belittles the victim by scolding, ridiculing, or ignoring emotional needs.FinancialTaking the victim's money or property by fraud, theft, embezzlement or coercion is financial abuse. If the caregiver is responsible for paying bills and managing finances, neglecting this job also constitutes abuse.SexualNot only does this refer to physical sex, but also subjecting the victim to porn, or forcing him to watch sex acts.Self-abuseMany elderly people neglect nutrition and cleanliness. They stay isolated for fear of being sent to a nursing home. This can result in depression, alcoholism and other destructive behaviors.Rights Violation"Violation of Rights, such as usurping decision making powers of the older person or...unreasonable confinement to a bed, chair, room, or other part of the house" as well as denial of visiting with friends is also considered abuse, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.Ignoring SignsDisregarding warning signs of elder abuse is in itself abuse. When questioned directly and sympathetically, the victim will usually speak up. That is the time to investigate the validity of the claim.Source:http://helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htmhttp://www.dhss.mo.gov/ElderAbuse/ElderAbuse.html