Protective Services for Adults
Risk Factors & Indicators
Please note that these are only examples. If you have further questions,
contact your local department of social services
Familial/Caregiver Risk Factors
 | Substance abuse
| Unemployment by caregiver
| Lack of knowledge of duties, resources, and/or services
| Caregiver stress, fatigue and/or dissatisfaction
| History of violence
| Psychological and/or physical impairments
| Poor impulse control |
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Indicators of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, or Active Neglect
| Bruises, welts, fractures, rope burns, signs of hair pulling
| Unexplained STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
| Signs of malnutrition and/or dehydration such as weight loss or dry skin
| Soiled clothing or bed linens
| Unexpected or unexplained health problems
| Unexplained paranoia
| Excessive fear
| Insomnia, sleep deprivation, or need for excessive sleep
| Signs of excessive drugging, lack of medication, or other misuse such as
decreased alertness |
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Indicators of Financial Abuse
| Unexplained or sudden inability to pay bills
| Unexplained or sudden withdrawal of money from accounts
| Disparity between assets and living conditions
| Extraordinary interest by family members or others in older person's
assets |
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