Physical Abuse

• Assault
• Battery
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Battery
• Rape
• Unreasonable physical restraint
• Prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water
• Use of a physical or chemical restraint or psychotropic medication for any purpose not consistent with that authorized by the physician
• Giving too much medication
• Not giving needed medication
• Unexplained injuries
• Caretaker cannot adequately explain condition
• Open wounds, cuts, bruises or welts
• Elder reports of being slapped or mistreated
• Slapping, pushing, shaking, beating
• Forcing an older person to stay in a room