Running Head: THE SERIOUSNESS OF ELDER ABUSE 1 The Seriousness of Elder Abuse in Hong Kong Families To let older adults enjoy a sense of security and a sense of belonging is a time-honoured tradition in the Chinese society. Unfortunately‚ elder abuse has risen as a serious social problem in Hong Kong. An organization called “The Against Elderly Abuse of Hong Kong” has received 2212 requests for assistance related to elder abuse in 2011‚ which has doubled the number of requests received
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Elder Abuse The National Center on Elder Abuse described elder abuse as being usually intentional and involving any form of mistreatment that can result in physical pain‚ injury‚ or psychological suffering. These behaviors include acts of violence such as striking‚ hitting‚ slapping‚ beating‚ bruising‚ or restraining. It also involves force-feeding‚ inappropriate administration of medication and depriving of essential needs such as medical care‚ food and water. Elder abuse also involves emotional
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Elder abuse is something that sadly occurs more often than most of us seem to think it happen. I think this is because there has been such little studies and research done on this kind of abuse. The research we do have is relatively new‚ only since the late 1980s has it been a topic of research. Elder abuse‚ like other abuse‚ can be physical‚ verbal aggression‚ emotional abuse‚ and neglect. Financial exploitation is also an abuse many elders face. The most surprisingly thing that I read through
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ELDER ABUSE IN THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KENYA A study carried out by HelpAge International – Africa Regional Development Centre and HelpAge Kenya with Support from: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) September 2001 i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Challenge Of Elder Abuse In The Health Sector 1.2 Research Purpose 1.3 Research Methodology 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 Preparatory Work Data Collection Data Processing
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Main Purpose of the study: the relationships among selected risk factors and elder mistreatment in assisted living facilities (ALFs) Use archived public data from Arizona to explore relationships among selected institutional and resident risk and situation specific factors and complaints and substantiated allegations of various types of mistreatment in assisted living facilities An exploratory/descriptive 2-group design was used. Facilities in the complaint group were identified from narrative
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population in Ireland is increasing and this has brought about many social challenges. The most disturbing being that of elder abuse. Although elder abuse has always existed in society‚ it is only in the past 30 years or so that is has been recognised as a problem that requires committed action. The first reported case of elder abuse in Ireland was in 1987. Elder abuse is the abuse of someone aged 65 or over and it occurs within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust. It is a single
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President Hoover and Roosevelt’s Actions During the Great Depression The Great Depression was an unfortunate American Crisis in the 1930s that left many American people with no money and no hope. Citizens had lost their confidence and needed a leader to rebuild people’s faith in America. While in office President Hoover and Roosevelt were challenged with the jobs to lead Americans out this tragedy. Both men took a unique approach into solving the Depression. President Hoover and Roosevelt both
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Elder Abuse and Neglect Thesis: Elder abuse and neglect is a bigger problem than we think. Why elder abuse and neglect stays so hidden. I. Introduction A. Why know one notices Elder abuse and neglect. B. Elder abuse in the home. II. How the abused feel? A. Family is the abuser 1. What makes a family member act to way they do. B. Different kinds of abuse. 1. Mental
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indicates that elder abuse is a large problem in today’s society. It is important to inform people about elder abuse in order to prevent it. It is crucial for elders to get the help they need and be given ways to attain the justice they deserve if they are abused. There is a gap in knowledge on what abuse is and how to prevent it from happening in the community and institutionalized settings. My question is how effective are trainings and interventions in regards to elder abuse. Do these trainings
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In nursing homes or in home health care services‚ elder abuse and neglect is prevalent because it is difficult to recognize. Reports of elder abuse are on the rise and nurses can prevent elder abuse from happening. They are mandated to report to Adult Protective Services and usually frontline staff who will see signs of abuse. Elder abuse is any knowing‚ intentional‚ or negligent act by by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Neglect is
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