● No validated screening tool for elder abuse (financial, verbal, physical, sexual)

● Tips for staff to recognize any form of elder abuse (Yumi thoughts): Any interaction between PLD and caregiver observed that makes the staff uncomfortable OR caregiver behavior toward the staff that makes them uncomfortable; neglect - persistent physical appearance of PLD is ungroomed, persistent med adherence issues in PLD; persistent reluctance of caregiver to consider paid support or RCFE placement (financial)

Version: YT 1/2025