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Elder
Abuse Knowledge Inventory
We are going to begin by looking at an inventory of statements
about elder abuse. Please take a few minutes to fill
them out now. You write “true” or “false” after
each statement, according to your best understanding.
Please indicate whether the following statements
are true or false.
- According to Illinois Department of Aging estimates,
8000 reports of elder abuse were filed in that state, during the year
ending June 30th, 2004
- There has been a 150 % increase in reported cases of
older abuse nationwide since 1986.
- A majority of those elders abused are men.
- A majority of those elders abused have only a high school
education or less.
- It is estimated that 84% of elder abuse is never reported.
- People over 85 years of age are the fastest growing
segment of the population.
- Elder abuse involves only non-consensual sexual contact.
- Most elder abusers are male.
- Most abusers are known to the elder person.
- Victims of elder abuse suffer no long-term effects.
- 25 % of the elder abusers are younger than age 25.
- In the past, most faith-based volunteer organizations
have screened their workers for a past history of abuse of elders.
- Minnesota has a Home Care Bill of Rights.
- Isolation, self-neglect and depression are other potential
issues facing older vulnerable adults.
Answers:
1. T
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2. T
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3. F
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4. T
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5. T
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6. T
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7. F
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| 8. T |
9. T |
10. F |
11. T |
12. F |
13. T |
14. T |
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