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Unitek LVN elder abuse and neglect.
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Unitek LVN elder abuse and neglect.
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Unitek LVN elder abuse and neglectElder abuse is - ANS-Violence toward individuals over the age of 65
5 classifications of elder abuse - ANS-1. Physical or sexual
2. Psychological abuse
3. Misuse of assets
4. Medical abuse (withholding necessary treatment or aids for ADLs)
5. Neglect
Common reasons for abuse and neglect - ANS-1. Frustration and exhaustion of
caregiver
2. Alcoholism
3. Turbulent lifestyles
4. Lack of financial, emotional, family, & community resources
What are the two most important indicators of abuse identified by the National Center
on Elder Abuse ? - ANS-1. Older persons frequent or unexplained crying
2. Olde persons unexplained fear of or suspicion of a particular person(s) in the home
Types of elder mistreatment - ANS-Medical abuse
Emotional or psychological abuse
Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Financial or material abuse or exploitation
Neglect
Abandonment
Medical abuse - ANS-Subjecting a person to unwanted medical treatment or
procedures; medical neglect occurs when medically necessary and desired treatment is
withheld
Emotional or psychological abuse - ANS-The infliction of anguish, pain, or distress
through verbal or nonverbal acts, including intimidation or enforced social isolation
Sexual abuse - ANS-Non consensual sexual contract of any kind with an elderly person,
including those individuals unable to give consent
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