Looking Beyond the Hurt: A Service Provider's Guide to Elder Abuse
Updated edition (May 2006) now available
This desktop reference tool will help service providers to identify and support victims of elder abuse. Recognizing a professional’s busy workload, Looking Beyond the Hurt provides a concise overview of the indicators of elder abuse, relevant legislation, and regional resources for seniors. This Guide is the first of its kind in Newfoundland and Labrador and has the support of the RCMP, the RNC, and 13 professional health organizations and schools.
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Table of Contents
- About this Guide
- Our Philosophy
- The Goal of this Guide
- A Note on Ageism
- Using this Guide
- United Nations' Principles for Older Persons
Chapter 2: An Overview of Elder Abuse
- Definition of Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Types of Elder Abuse
- Who Is Being Abused?
- Who Are the Abusers?
Chapter 3: Common Indicators of Elder Abuse
- Recognizing the Indicators of Abuse
- Alphabetical List of indicators
- Abuse Indicators by Type and Kind of Abusive Activity
- Behaviours by Senior and Abuser as Abuse Indicators
Chapter 4: Documenting Elder Abuse
- Importance of Documentation
- Basic Principles of Documentation
- Sample Body Chart for Documentation of Physical Abuse
Chapter 5: Asking the Question
- Barriers to Disclosure
- Tips for Conducting Caring Communication
- Talking with an Abused Senior
- Sample Screening Questions for Seniors
- Sample Screening Questions if a Caregiver is Involved
- Suggested Goals for Abuse Intervention
- Considerations When Helping an Abused Senior
- Client Confidentiality
- Mental Capacity
- Options for Abused Seniors
- Decision Trees
- Seniors Safety Plan
Chapter 7: Resources/Bibliography
- Written Resources
- Websites
- Other Resources
Appendix 1: Elder Abuse Legislation in NL
- Legislation Related to Elder Abuse
- Neglected Adults Welfare Act: An Introduction
- Neglected Adults Welfare Act: The Legislation
- The Mental Health Act
- The Criminal Code
Appendix 2: Making and Official Referral/Report in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Making a Report to a Regional Integrated Health Authority
- Map of Regional Integrated Health Authorities
- Eastern Health
- Central Health
- Western Health
- Labrador-Grenfell Health
- How to Connect with the Police
Appendix 3: Provincial and Regional Resources
- A Note on Resources
- Provincial Resources
- Regional Resources
Funded by the National Crime Prevention Centre, this project was developed by the Seniors Resource Centre with the support of the: Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association; Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador; Pharmacist’s Association of Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers; Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists; Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists; Council for Licensed Practical Nurses; Faculty of Medicine, MUN; School of Nursing, MUN; School of Pharmacy, MUN; School of Social Work, MUN; Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Department of Health and Community Services; Royal Newfoundland Constabulary; and Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The reprint of this guide was made possible by non-restricted grants from Pfizer, CARP (Avalon Chapter, NL), and the Wellness Coalition – St. John’s Region.
