elders in crisis
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Protective Services
The Boston Protective Services program at Ethos is a service for
people 60 and over who are at risk from a caregiver. Risk includes
physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.

Signs of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation include:
Dehydration, malnutrition, isolation and untreated bedsores.
Bruises, welts, lacerations, bone fractures, dislocations, or reports
of hitting, slapping, sudden changes in behavior or refusal by another
to allow visits with the elder.
Bruises in the genital areas, sexually transmitted diseases,
unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, or reports of sexual assault.
Verbal or nonverbal acts such as insults, threats, intimidation,
humiliation or the "silent treatment".
The loss of money, property, or unexplained sudden changes in wills,
financial documents, or access to sources of income.
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