Following are some warning signs that indicate physical elder abuse might have occurred:
- Broken bones
- Dislocated joints, such as shoulders
- Sprains
- Discolorations such as bruises, black eyes, welts, pinch marks
- Swelling
- Scratches, cuts, lacerations, punctures, or burns
- Marks or burns from ropes or belts used as restraints
- Bedsores
- Unexplained weight loss
- Marks on the breasts
- Genital infections or venereal disease
- Vaginal or anal bleeding
- Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
- Untreated injuries
- Cracked lips
- Drowsiness, drooling, or vacant stares
- Broken eyeglass lenses or frames
- Sudden change in behavior
- Elder not wanting to be left alone with care giver
- Care giver not allowing visitor to see elder alone
- Complaints by the elder or other persons
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Following are some signs, which if exhibited by the elder, might indicate that mental or emotional elder abuse is occurring:
- Fear, agitation, hesitancy
- Depression, withdrawal
- Anger, confusion, disorientation
- Anxiety, nervousness
- Unwillingness to communicate
- Non-responsiveness
- Unusual behavior, such as rocking, biting or sucking
- Degrading behavior by the elder toward family or friends
- The elder's wanting to be isolated from other people
- Complaints by the elder or other persons
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