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Elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This definition has been adopted by the World Health Organization from a definition put forward by Hourglass in the UK.
Abuse
Includes physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, unreasonable restraints, verbal abuse, harassment, or any other treatment that results in physical harm, pain, or mental suffering.
Neglect
Failure to assist in personal hygiene or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter. Failure to provide medical care for physical and mental health needs. Failure to protect from health and safety hazards. Failure to prevent malnutrition or dehydration.
Why are they protected?
It has long been recognized that elders and other dependent adults are particularly vulnerable to neglect and abuse by elder care facilities. Elder care facilities promise families that they will provide the care and services their loved ones need. Unfortunately, these facilities are understaffed and fail to properly train their staff. They do this to maximize their profits.
What Commonly Happens?
Pressure Sores
or “Bed Sores”
Fall
Fractures
Overmedication / Undermedication
Malnutrition /
Dehydration
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