7 Types of Elder Abuse

Physical abuse: Please use the physical strength that may cause physical harm, body pain, injury etc.

Ignore: refusal or failure to carry out part of personal obligations or responsibilities to the elderly

Abandonment: Individuals under the guardianship of the elderly are responsible for abandoning the elderly and providing care to the elderly

Physical and mental abuse of the elderly are two types of elderly abuse, often occurring at the same time. The National Elderly Cruel Center defines physical abuse as "using physical strengths that may cause physical harm, physical distress, or injury". 1 Physical abuse includes actions such as beatings, kicks, and tremors. Emotional abuse (also called psychological abuse) is defined as "pain, pain, or distress caused by linguistic or nonverbal behavior." 2 Harassment, intimidation and intimidation are examples of emotional abuse. In some states, mental abuse of formal medical people is regulated by law. For example, in Delaware state, this definition prohibits emotional abuse. "Laugh or disdain a patient or a resident and make a derogatory statement to a patient or a resident." 3

What is the emotional or psychological abuse of the elderly? This type of exploit is the most difficult to prove as it leaves no obvious traces. It raises names, scolds, shouts, ignores, intimidates, threatens the elderly. It is a form of psychological abuse that treats elderly people like children and uses all of his or her power to choose. What are the signs of emotional or psychological abuse? There are many indications that the elderly may be subject to psychological or mental abuse. He or she may have low self-esteem, can not fall asleep, or is withdrawn or passive. Elderly people may show fear in the presence of carers or take care of carers. For example, if you ask a question, the elderly may wait for the caregiver to answer. Psychological abuse may occur if elderly people are excluded from family gatherings or if visitors are not allowed.