Elder abuse is described by the following acts among family and members of the household, any nursing home staff or any individual.
– When somebody attempts or causes physical injury to an elder
– When the family member or staff of a nursing home try to or is trying to place an elder in terror or alarm of physical harm by torment, threat or harassment
– When one is convincing or persuading an elder by strength or intimidation to participate in a certain act from which the elder has the right to withhold
– When one meaningfully confines the movements of an elder without his consent
– Threatening the elder to a crime of violence
1. Detecting Abuse:
– Burn markings from cigarette
– Black eye, lacerations, bruises or cuts that can not be explained
– Rope marks, a sign that the elder had been tied or slashed upon
– Hair loss, a sign that the elders hair was pulled
– Bodily sores and wounds
– Fingernails that are broken
– The elders skin is very poor condition
– Fractures of the bone
– Bite...
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