Carefully screen caretakers:
A) Do a Criminal Background check
B) Make sure the careprovider is licensed or certified
C) Ask for their years of experience in caring for the elderly
D) Check references
Elder Abuse warning signs:
A) Defensive wounds to arms, torso, or back
B) Bruises, cuts, burn marks, or blood
C) Painful body movement unrelated to illness
Remember to:
Be Observant
Educate the elderly
Keep the elderly from being isolated
Report Elder Abuse to authorities so that it can be stopped
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