Elder abuse is - ANSWER Violence toward individuals over the age of 65
5 classifications of elder abuse - ANSWER 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 negl...
UNITEK LVN ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT
2023 LATEST GRADED A+ (QAS 100%
CORRECT)
Elder abuse is - ANSWER Violence toward individuals over the age of 65
5 classifications of elder abuse - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 ? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Medical abuse
Emotional or psychological abuse
Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Financial or material abuse or exploitation
Neglect
Abandonment
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