Table 2.

Early warning tool ERASE final version

	Item
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 PGBa, lack of standard (medical) facilities, anxiety, depressive symptoms, behavioral changes, unexplained bruising in genital area, unexplained sexual transmitted diseases

^aPGB is a personal budget under the Social Support Act for support from the municipal authorities