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older adult abuse

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6 types of abuse   physical, emotional, sexual, financial, violation of rights, exploitation of finances  
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physical abuse   inappropriate physical contact, kicking, shoving, sexual molestation  
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mistreatment   inappropraite use of medication, isolation, physical restraints, chemical restraints, poor management  
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neglect   failure to feed, toilet, bath, medicate, pericare, oral care, ambulate, not following nursing care plan or doctors order  
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types of neglect   passive and active  
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passive neglect   unintentional, leave alone for long periods of time  
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active neglect   intetional, not feeding, clothing, or sheltering  
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non-verbal psychological elder abuse can take the form of...   ignoring, isolating, terrorizing, or menacing  
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abandonment   willful disertion of elder by caregiver or other responsible one  
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signs & symptoms of abuse   physical: bruising, fractures Emotional: fear, depression Behavioral: withdrawal, anger, aggression  
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APS   adult protective services, provides services only if the senior agrees or has been declared incompetent by the court and a guardian has been appointed  
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barriers to obtaining help   cultural traditions, fear of being put into an institution,isolation, embarrassed, afraid of further abuse  
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