Table 2 Early warning tool ERASE final version

ERASE starting question

Are you concerned about neglect or abuse?

□ No □ Yes □ Doubt

ERASE signalling questions:

SQ1

Is the response and interaction between the elder and the caregiver/family appropriate?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification:

SQ2

Are there signs of overburdening and derailment of informal care?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification:

Clickable pop-up: possible signs: frustration, compassion fatigue, transgressive behavior toward elder or caregiver

SQ3

Is there an unexplained delay in seeking medical attention?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification:

SQ4

Is there a suspicion of inflicted injury?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification:

Clickable pop-up: possible signs: unexplained bruising, injury of different date, inflicted injury does not fit to given history

SQ5

Are there any signs of neglect?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification:

Clickable pop-up: possible signs: malnutrition, untreated pressure sores, unkempt wounds, poor physical hygiene

SQ6

Are there any other signs?

□ No □ Yes □ Clarification

Clickable pop-up: possible signs: abuse of PGB^a, lack of standard (medical) facilities, anxiety, depressive symptoms, behavioral changes, unexplained bruising in genital area, unexplained sexual transmitted diseases