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What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse can be defined as the mistreatment of older adults.
The signs of abuse include.
– Looking messy, with unwashed hair, dirty clothes, or poor dental hygiene.
– Become withdrawn or act agitated or violent.
– Have unexplained pressure marks, bruises, burns, cuts, or scarswho is most at risk?
Abuse can happen to anyone. Most abuse happens to older adult. Most victims of abuse are women, but some are men. Older adults without family or friends nearby and people with disabilities, memory problems, or dementia may be more vulnerable to abuse.
What local or national resources are available and what do these services provide?
– Adult Protective Services programs help protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The National Adult Protective Services Association provides phone numbers for programs in each state on its website or by calling 202-370-6292.
– The National Center on Elder Abuse provides guidance on how to report abuse, where to get help, and state laws that deal with abuse and neglect. Visit the Center online or call 855-500-3537 for more information.
– Long-term care ombudsmen advocate for the needs of people who live in assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and nursing homes. They are trained to help resolve problems. Find a long-term care ombudsman in your state online or by calling 202-332-2275.
– If you think someone is in urgent danger, call 911.Who is responsible for reporting elder abuse and what are the steps?
The Adult Protection Law requires any person who has a reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect to make a report immediately to the Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services (BEAS). Call (603) 271-7014 or toll Free from within NH at 1-800-949-0470.
Support your discussion with at least 3 evidence-based resources that are specific to nursing.
– Nurses must ask clear question about the patient’s issue and determine an ultimate goal, such as improving a procedure to help their specific condition.
– Nurses must review the resources gathered to determine if the information is valid.
– Nurses must acquire the best evidence by searching relevant clinical articles from legitimate sources.Reference
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Elder abuse. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse
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