What is used to screen for elder abuse?
What is used to screen for elder abuse? Physicians should routinely inquire about risk factors for elder abuse. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index can be used to assess for risk of and suspected elder abuse. Screening for cognitive impairment should be performed before screening for abuse in older persons. What is the most common maltreatment of the elderly? Quick Facts About Elder Abuse According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), elders are more likely to self-report financial exploitation than emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or neglect. According to the NCEA, neglect is the most common type of elder abuse....