HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture Notes - Action Theater, Active Listening, Victim Support
25 Sep 2013
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Risk factors that contribute to elder abuse. Estimated that between 4 percent and 10 percent of older adults in canada experience some type of abuse. May affect seniors in all walks in life. Canada for concern gives the current demographic context- aging population. > anyone can be a victim and everyone can be a perpetrator. A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older persons . > neglect ( either self-neglect by seniors or neglect by others) Attacks on an individual"s dignity or self esteem. Humiliation, threats, verbal abuse, infantilizing, ignoring or secluding, degrading remarks. Being ridiculed for wanting to express ones sexuality. Failure of the caregiver to provide appropriate care. > personal hygiene, medicine , comfort, personal safety. Restricted or loss of spiritual practices, customs, traditions. > brought on by, or attributed to a belief system of the abuser.
