Question

1. abuse only happens to older people.______
2. elder abuse only refers to physical abuse.______
3. emotional abuse is biting, hitting, or choking someone.______
4. financial abuse only includes stealing money from someone.______
5. abuse can only happen in many places, including a person’s home, family member’s home, an assisted living facility or a nursing home.______
6. anytime you suspect a person of abuse or neglect, you should report it appropriately.______
7. cognitive decline is a risk factor for elder abuse, including financial exploitation.______
8. self - neglect is characterized by hygiene and sanitary living conditions.______
9. what is the definition of abuse?________

Explanation:

1. Abuse can happen to people of all ages, not just older people.
2. Elder abuse includes physical, emotional, financial, and other forms.
3. Biting, hitting, choking are physical abuse; emotional abuse is non - physical harm like insults.
4. Financial abuse also includes fraud, coercion to sign documents etc.
5. Abuse can occur in many places beyond the ones listed.
6. Reporting suspected abuse is a responsible action.
7. Cognitive decline can make elders more vulnerable to abuse.
8. Self - neglect is broader than just hygiene and sanitation, can include medical neglect etc.
9. Abuse is improper treatment causing harm, can be physical, emotional, financial etc.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. False (the statement has a wrong use of "only")
6. True
7. True
8. False (oversimplified)
9. Improper treatment causing harm in various forms (physical, emotional, financial etc.)