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ELDER ABUSE (Guidelines for Investigating Elder Abuse (Be aware that abuse…
ELDER ABUSE
Types of Abuse:
Physical Abuse-
Acts that cause injury or physical discomfort, use of any physical or chemical restraints, administering incorrect or excessive medication.
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- Unreasonable Physical Restraint
Physical Neglect-
Withholding or not providing the care and basic necessities required for physical and mental well being.
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- Medications given incorrectly or omitted.
- Soiled or Inappropriate clothing
- Lack of medical attention
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Material Abuse-
Misuse of funds and assets or obtaining property or funds without full consent, knowledge or under duress.
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- Exploitation and misuse of funds/ pension.
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References: (Health24, 2010)
(Mogotlane, 2013)