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Elder Abuse

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maltreatment of an older person by someone who has a special relationship with the elder, that occurs in the elder's home or the home of the caregiver. domestic elder abuse
maltreatment that occurs in a residential facility by paid caregiver, staff or other professionals institutional elder abuse
to get attention from their loved ones and family they harm themselves self-neglect or self-abuse
Which people are the most commmon type of abuser of an elderly person? 2/3 of elder abuse perpetrators are the family members, most often the victim's adult child or spouse.
The elderly who are _____ _______ are the most frequently abused. socially isolated
What are causes of elder mistreatmnet in nursing homes? stressful working condtions, including staff shortages, staff burnout, and inadequate staff training.
use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. physical abuse
non-consensual sexual contact of any kind sexual abuse
infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or non-verbal acts. emotional or psychological abuse
refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's obligations or duties to an elder neglect
desertion of an elderly person by an individual who has assumed responsibility for providing care. abandonment
illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets financial abuse
behavior of an elder that threatens his/her own health or safety. self-neglect
force-feeding and use of physical restraints physical abuse
what is the most common sign of physical elder abuse? multiple wounds in multiple stages of healing, and the caregiver's refusal to allow visitor to be alone with the elder.
What are some common signs of emotional or psychological abuse? sucking, biting, rocking, they are emotionally upset or agitated, extremely withdrawn and non-communicative or responsive.
What are common signs of neglect? dehydration, malnutrition (albumin levels low), untreated pressure sores, poor personal hygiene, untreated health problems, unsafe living condition
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