ELDER ABUSE FIRST RESPONDER CHECKLIST

Does the older adult have any impairments?

Can the older adult do the following things independently (without assistance)?

Bathing
Dressing
Toileting
Transferring
Continence
Ability to use the telephone
Transportation

Signs of Physical Abuse

Victim’s Self Report
Bruises
Black Eyes
Lacerations
Ligature / Restraint
Marks Broken Bones
Burns
Bite Marks
Over / Under Medicated
Hair Pulled Out
Uncooperative Caretaker
Weapons

Signs of Sexual Abuse

Victim’s Self Report
Bruises: Breasts/Genital Area
Torn/Bloody Underclothes
Difficulty Walking/Sitting
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Broken Bones
Burns
Bite Marks
Over / Under Medicated
Hair Pulled Out
Uncooperative Caretaker
Weapons

Signs of Neglect/Cruelty

Victim’s Self Report
Lack of Basic Services
Lack of Assistive Devices
Abandonment
Inappropriate Clothing
Inadequate Heating/Cooling
Bed Sores
Unsafe Environment
Fleas/Lice/Roaches/Rodents
Fecal/Urine Odor/Stains
Lock/Chains On Interior Doors

Signs of Emotional Abuse

Victim’s Self Report
Upset/Agitated
Withdrawn/Non-responsive
Caregiver Restricts Communication To Friends & Family
Nervous Around Caregiver/Other
Fearful Of Saying Or Doing Something Wrong

Signs of Financial Abuse

Victim’s Self Report
Unemployed Adults Reside In Home
New Names on Signature Card(s)
Unauthorized Withdrawal(s)
Abrupt Changes In Will
Disappearance of Funds/Possessions
Unpaid Bills/Adequate Funds
Forged Signature For Transactions
Appearance Of Uninvolved Relative
Sudden Transfer Of Assets
Unlicensed Personal Care Home
Large Purchases For The Abuser’s Benefit
Inappropriate Financial Reimbursement For Services To The Older Adult

Signs of Self-Neglect

Dehydration/Malnutrition
Lack Of Medical Attention
Unsafe Living Conditions
Unsanitary Living Conditions
Inappropriate Clothing
Lack Of Assistive Devices
Inadequate Housing