Signs that an older adult is being abused

They might look like they were hit or beat up.
They might have cuts, bruises, sores, broken bones or other injuries that they pretend aren't there. They might make up stories about how they got hurt.
They might seem scared or uncomfortable around certain people.
They might not be included in family gatherings.
They may be at home or in their room all the time, either because nobody is helping them get around or because somebody won't let them go out.
Their money might seem to disappear.
Their home might not be taken care of, and their bills might not get paid.
They might look too skinny from not getting enough food, or they might look sick from not getting the right kind of food.
They might be really tired because they can't get to sleep at night, or they might sleep all the time because they are sick or depressed.
They might not be able to keep clean, and their clothes might be dirty or torn up.
They might not be taking their medicine.