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Elder Abuse
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 | sucking, biting, rocking, they are emotionally upset or agitated, extremely withdrawn and non-communicative or responsive.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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