Elder abuse can occur at any place at home or in resident's facility at the hands of family members or caregiver. There are four types of abuse.

Neglect, which occurs when a caregiver fails to provide an older person with adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or assistance with daily activities

Emotional abuse, which is the willful affliction of a

It is suggested that about 10% of older adults are victims of abuse. "At age 88 and depending on her son for her physical needs, Mary has several risk factors. Women over 80, who need partial or total assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, are the likeliest victims.

Financial abuse is the misuse of someone's property and resources by another person.

If the nurses suspect any kind of abuse, they must ask several questions, to assess the situation. They may ask questions like the following: did someone hurt you? did someone do this to you? Has anyone ever touched you without your consent? does anyone yell at you? Are you afraid of your caregiver? Etc. After the assessment the nurses must document the information and explanation of injury from both the c

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