Spotting Elder Abuse: What We Do Not Know Might Hurt Us

One in ten older adults age 60+ experience abuse annually. Many older adults experience more than one form of abuse or neglect. The good news: There are steps you can take if this happens to you, a friend, or client. Learn the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and how to identify maltreatment and financial exploitation. 

Jacke L. Schroeder, LCSW-C

CHANA - Director of Elder Abuse Awareness

• Project Coordinator - DOJ, OVW,
•  “Training and Enhanced Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program”
• 410-234-0030
• https://chanabaltimore.org/find-help/elder-abuse/
• jschroeder@associated.org

Chat Transcript

12:05:25     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Good afternoon, Memella Drake from GeriatriCare Management in Alexandria.

12:11:27     From  Louis Liner   to   Hosts and panelists : Will this be available to view later?

12:12:20     From  Louis Liner   to   Hosts and panelists : My signal is poor, in and out

12:14:14     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community   to   Louis Liner and all panelists : yes just go to this page and it will be posted https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/

12:16:34     From  Suzanne Ellerbrock   to   Hosts and panelists : Steve, would you please send me a certificate of attendance.  Suzanne.ellerbrock@goldenbridges4you.com

12:19:06     From  Pam Luby : just to clarify.  the 66% is just for people in the community.  It is not 66% combined in community and in facilities, Correct?

12:19:18     From  Roslyn Schmidt   to   Hosts and panelists : Inova Fairfax Hosp asks immediately is anyone hurting you

12:19:21     From  Suzanne Ellerbrock : Recent visit to ER with my mom for heart issues.  They asked her if she felt safe at home.  This is not good if the potential abuser is in the room.

12:20:24     From  Roslyn Schmidt   to   Hosts and panelists : However, no question Re aides’ manipulation, taking money, rude ess

12:20:38     From  Elisabeth Green : when I turn 60, I will have a 42% chance of being killed by my family?

12:22:05     From  Carrie Grafton   to   Hosts and panelists : Elisabeth, no- I believe the statistic says that 42% of murders of people 60+ are committed by a family member. NOt 42% of people 60+ are murdered.

12:22:59     From  Leslie McTyre : The change in a son-daughter relationship with the effects of Alzheimer's is overwhelming and turned violent quickly because of the aggressive conduct of the frightened adult at what's happening to his/her mind.

12:25:23     From  pphillips : Whew! Thank you!

12:28:26     From  Roslyn Schmidt   to   Hosts and panelists : During illness, weak & vulnerable, easy prey.

12:30:34     From  Elva Roy : "Care Partner" in lieu of "Caregiver"?

12:42:37     From  Elisabeth Green : “improper influence” means influence, direct or indirect, which induces or attempts to induce consideration or action..." 22 USC § 2779(c)

12:47:59     From  Pam Luby   to   Hosts and panelists : I am with Maryland DHS in the office of adult services.  How can I get in touch with Ms. Schroeder for possible training for our caseworkers

12:49:08     From  Elva Roy : Hard to imagine that would really happen ???

12:49:12     From  Pam Luby   to   Hosts and panelists : My comment was not in response to this exercise.  I would like contact information for training

12:49:45     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community   to   Pam Luby and all panelists : whoops sorry!  Here is her contact jschroeder@associated.org

12:49:51     From  Vanessa Ripps : Would it be Domestic Violence Program?

12:49:57     From  Jayme Duva : if in a facility, call ombudsman

12:50:09     From  cheryl montague : Looking at some of the warning signs and indicators for abuse, do you believe that sometimes people, particularly family members, do not know they are being abusive.  Sometimes I believe people feel they are doing their best and the stress is guiding their actions in some cases because sometimes people fall in the primary caregiving role as a family member and they feel overwhelmed. I think this is a topic that needs to be discussed more and taught. I think your information is spot on.

12:51:02     From  Leslie McTyre : RIGHT

12:55:57     From  Elva Roy : Chana sounds like an awesome resource. Who funds CHANA?

12:56:08     From  Leslie McTyre : WOW!  THANKS! TO BOTH OF YOU!  TRULY VALUABLE!!

12:56:28     From  KEISHA TM  AS : great information

12:56:49     From  KEISHA TM  AS : can I have a copy of the slides.

12:56:50     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : CHANA provides crisis intervention, education and consultation, and advocates for community awareness, safety and healing. With your help, we envision an aware and responsive community where all individuals are empowered to live with security and self-determination. https://chanabaltimore.org/

12:57:01     From  Memella Memella   to   Hosts and panelists : Jacke, Thank you. Great information.

12:57:27     From  Laura Quigley   to   Hosts and panelists : Thank you Steve and Jackie, very informative presentation,

12:57:58     From  Vanessa Ripps : Great program. Thank you!

12:57:58     From  Tomicka Hill : Thank you. Great information!

12:58:02     From  Carrie Grafton   to   Hosts and panelists : Thank you!!! I love attending Jackie's classes!

12:58:19     From  Carrie Grafton   to   Hosts and panelists : (I'm running to a 1pm webinar. Have a great day everyone!)

12:58:30     From  KEISHA TM  AS : Thank you for the information.

12:58:54     From  Laura Quigley : Thank you Steve and Jackie, great information

13:00:10     From  Patience Egwuogu : This is great. Thank you so much

13:00:40     From  Kathleen Morris : Thank you- so informative and engaging!

13:01:13     From  Patti Hutton : Thank you for this important presentation.

13:01:43     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://www.springalliance.org/

13:01:57     From  Pam Luby   to   Hosts and panelists : There has been talk of an elder abuser registry in Maryland similar to a child abuse registry.  Since most abusers abuse people they know  would a registry offer additional protections for people living in the community

13:04:33     From  Mari Anne Hamilton   to   Hosts and panelists : As an ombudsman, I visited several elderly persons with cognitive decline who became adamant that they did not want certain caregivers - it was because they were persons of color - "she doesn't know anything" or "I don't want HER telling me what to do."  That could be something to consider when someone is being accused of abuse or someone doesn't want a certain caregiver to enter their room.

13:05:36     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : jschroeder@associated.org

13:12:48     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/events/nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect

13:15:06     From  Elizabeth Nolte : Can ask for another provider to be in the exam room or facility bedroom

13:16:24     From  Christine McMahon : Thank you for the presentation, very informative.

13:16:38     From  RonQuel Friend : Thanks