by Michelle Emson | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Neglect is deliberate or inadvertent failure on the part of an informal or formal caregiver to provide needed assistance to the older person. Neglect may include failure to provide: water or food shelter clothing medication or medical attention assistance with basic...
by Michelle Emson | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Abuse of seniors may involve mistreatment or violence, or even neglect. Abuse can be at the hands of a spouse, an adult child or other family member. Abuse can be inflicted by a caregiver, a service provider, or other person in a situation of power or trust. Abuse can...
by Michelle Emson | Sep 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Physical abuse includes the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse is often assault. Physical abuse may include: striking hitting pushing shaking burning shoving Sexual abuse is sexual touching or sexual...
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