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