What is Senior Abuse? Senior abuse is defined by the World
Health Organization as a single or repeated act, or lack of
action, occurring within a relationship where there is an
expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older
person. Types of Abuse Financial abuse is defined as the misuse
and theft of a person's money or property. This includes
withholding funds, withholding access to medical devices, fraud,
cashing cheques without permission, and misuse of power of
attorney. Signs of Financial Abuse: - Large amounts of money are
missing from bank account. - Cheques have suspicious looking
signatures. - Bank statements are no longer being sent to the
senior's home. - Senior's belongings are missing. - Senior
cannot account for missing money, money transfers, or signing
certain financial papers. - Senior is asked to sign legal papers
without understanding what they are for or the details of the
document. - Senior is not allowed to talk with others or make
decisions for themselves. - Senior is no