Describe forms of abuse which may be experienced by adults (P1) Describe indicators that abuse may be happening to adults (P2)

Neglect is one of the most common abuses. It is when person failures to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention to the helpless, defenseless adult that can causes, or is reasonably likely to cause the person physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial damage to or loss of assets. The signs and symptoms for neglect is the absence of food, heat, hygiene, clothing and comfort. Care taker may be preventing client to have access to services such as medical, toileting and many more every day services.

Financial Abuse when a person involves stealing money, not allowing a victim to take part in any financial decisions, or preventing a victim from having a job. This form of abuse tends to occur most often in domestic relationships, such as between a husband and wife or an elderly parent and adult child. It can be difficult to recognize because an abuser may purposely select a victim who is vulnerable and unlikely to realize the abuse is taking place or who simply will be too ashamed to report it. The signs of financial abuse might include sudden, uncharacteristic changes in banking or credit accounts, such as new signatories being added to a victim's accounts, or large transactions, withdrawals or checks written to the victim, spouse, guardian or caregiver.

Emotional Abuse is when a person uses words, silence, or actions to threaten, belittle, or humiliate another person. The purpose is to fill fear or to intimidate; the goal is to control someone. The People worn down by humiliating actions or comments, by intimidating threats, or by the silent treatment describe this experience as a betrayal of their trust. The primary effect in the future may be their reluctance to trust others. Other appearances of emotional abuse include anxiety, depression, anger, suicide, chemical dependency, and eating disorders.

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Safeguarding Adults

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Types of Abuse

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