Elder Abuse: what it is
Written by R. A. Stewart
Elder Abuse may be a term you may not have heard of. It is a term that is being used more frequently than in the past so what does it mean?
It is when someone who is of the older generation is being taken advantage of. The abuse may not need to be of a financial nature. As with all kinds of abuse it could come in a number of forms; financial abuse
Not repaying loans
Unauthorised taking of money or other assets
Scams that rely on developing a relationship with the older person with the intention of taking their money and assets. Dating scams is an example of this.
Use of home without contributing to the costs.
Psychological abuse
This comes in many forms and could be threats, intimidation, and hostility.
Control
This can be making decisions on the behalf of the elder person or taking authority over their everyday life.
Isolation
Lack of affection
Ridicule, humiliation, and general put downs.
Physical
Intimidation
Threats of violence
Neglect
This could be neglecting the physical and emotional needs of the person.
Abandonment
This could be someone who is responsible for the care of an older person not fulfilling their obligations.
Many victims of Elder Abuse do not speak about what is happening because they are dependent on others for support. Low self-esteem is another reason why incidents are not reported by victims of elder abuse.
Elder Abuse victims are not necessarily in their eighties or nineties; they could just as easily be in their fifties or sixties and being young does not necessarily mean that you are immune to Elder Abuse. It is not recognised as such in the younger generation.
Those who like to control others will employ the same strategies irrespective of the age of their victims. They will:
- Use pets to control others.
Many people in bad relationships stay in the relationships for fear of something happening to their pets. They feel as though they are held hostage and are unable to escape from their situation.
- Intimidate their victims
Control Freaks use intimidation as a tool to gain power over others and as a result it leaves victims very down trodden and with a low self-esteem.
- Isolate others
Controlling people will isolate others from the outside world leaving them with no means of communication with others.
- Financially controls
Controlling people will keep those that they control financially dependent on them and this makes it hard for victims to leave the situation.
There are organisations available to help those who are victims of elder abuse. It is just a matter of finding the courage to pick up the phone or to tell someone.
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