This case could be different if the social workers had investigated the background information about Dorothea Puente before they place older people in her hand. Dorothea already had criminal charges and was in prison for 5 years for drugging people. In addition, this could be another story if the social workers had investigated why elder people with health problems disappear without any explanation from Dorothea’s house, especially if more than two people already had disappeared. Finally, if the community (neighborhood) had called the police when there was a terrible odor in the garden, the police could investigate it sooner. Finally, there should be a law that obligate the community and hospital to inform about abuse/
There was an incidence to where a resident at the West End Villa attacked Luba resulting in a broken hip and a trip to the hospital. I believe there was serious neglect going on at the Extendicare nursing home and it is evident with in this case with Luba 's situation. Residents should be monitored, but nevertheless they should also have freedom, but not enough to where there can be an altercation that goes unnoticed. The staff 's neglect was the reason why Luba was consequently injured from the attack, and that same neglect led to the discovery of an untreated maggot covered wound. That is why safety for the residents and their well-being should be among the top priorities for a personal support worker.
Both the patients are unhappy with their experience in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The author mentions that nursing home prioritizes the provision of ‘nursing’ over the creation of ‘home.’ This is upsetting for patients because they do not sense the comfort of being home. In his 1961 study Asylums, Goffman noted some shocking similarities between nursing homes and prisons. In many nursing homes residents are not allowed to walk alone in case they fall, eat certain foods in case they choke, use knives in case they cut themselves.
On October 21, 2015 at 1036 hours, I responded to the Haddon View South building, apartment 110 for a report of a discovered unconscious elderly male suspected of being deceased. Upon my arrival with the Westmont Ambulance Squad, I met with James Obrecht of maintence, and Ms. Belinda Burroughs of Gerald Home Care. Ms. Burroughs related that she notified maintence when she arrived on location and received no answer at Mr. Joseph Dunn’s apartment door. Moments later, Mr. Obrecht arrived and made entry using his passkey. Upon doing so, they discovered Mr. Dunn in his bed unresponsive and cold to the touch.
National attention should focus on seniors living along or with someone (family members often are the offenders in abuse towards their senior love one), resulting in a reduction of emotional, and physical, financial and sexual abuse of seniors. At this juncture, the National Center of Elder Abuse Administration of Aging (NCEA) should be involved as well as the Alzheimer’s Association to educate the public on aspects of people who get older and can no longer maintain many parts of their lives, including their health. To implement this initiative, a national focus should turn toward current and new applications for products and services applied in the name of a senior, who is not likely to accumulate debt.
The United States government is doing a surprisingly little amount for the million of elderly who are being abused everyday. An affective abuse policy increasing elderly protection services is immensely needed. The public should also be informed about elderly abuse, and the individuals who commit the crime of abusing the elderly should have stricter punishments. People in society can help towards pushing for a more goal driven elder justice policy. In the article, “The Elderly Must Be Protected From Abuse,” author Robert B. Blancato explains seven goals which should be addressed towards elderly justice.
By the end of Confronting Elderly Abuse in America, I was crying and upset. I felt so bad for the victims, and I couldn’t believe that so many people could hurt the elderly. I believe the state stated in the documentary was that nearly 90% are abused by someone they know. It’s devastating to know that those being abused put so much trust in the ones they love without knowing their loved ones are abusing their power. Although, the majority of elderly abuse cases are caused by a loved one or caregiver there are those cases that person abused was picked at random like husband’s grandma.
The hospital staff should therefore inform the local ageing agency so that they may get a professional who may adequately highlight to Michael the reasons why it is safe to be in a place that is monitored. With highlights to: • The availability of Homecare
Department of Health and Human Services states that approximately 5 million seniors suffer from some form of neglect, elder abuse, or exploitation each year. These numbers are absolutely abhorrent and continue to increase each year. It is thought that for every case of elder abuse that actually gets reported, another 23 do not. These numbers are not only frightening, after all, we trust the care of our aging loved ones to these nursing homes and assisted living facilities, but they are also shocking and something needs to be done.
Complaints to include physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, financial exploitation and gross abuse have been tracked across the fifty (50) states in the United States. “The average findings of complaints were initiated by residents of 38%, relatives/friends of 20%, facility administrator or staff member of 17% (Bloeman, Rosen, Clark, Nash, Mielenz, 2015, p.5). With the progressive increase in the elderly population in nursing homes, resident abuse will intensify and increase. “As a registered nurse, I have seen abuse, neglect and mistreatment of residents”
Chapter Elder Abuse and the National Academy of Science Given the complex dynamics of mutual aggression in caregiving relationships, many consider definitions of elder abuse as inadequate. –Author Introduction T here have been wide ranging definitions of elder abuse and mistreatment. A broader view of elder abuse is emerging. Given the complex dynamics of mutual aggression in caregiving relationships, many consider the current definitions of elder abuse as inadequate.
Elder Abuse The mistreatment of the elderly is not something as it has been there since antiquity and despite its severity, the society continues to ignore elder abuse. Various initial trials to understand the clinical spectrum of this phenomenon and to identify an effective intervention strategy have been limited by their unpredictable nature. In the past decade, there have been improvements on the research regarding this subject as a way of provoking interest in the field of nursing, particularly professionals who take care of the older adults and their immediate families. Though in most cases the term elderly abuse has been used to refer to physical mistreatment of the older citizens, financial exploitation as part of psychological mistreatment
this paper I will be discussing elderly abuse and revised changes to the legislation
Abuse is a concept that occurs within the healthcare setting between two individuals. For the purpose of this paper, we will be analyzing physical and verbal abuse as we have been studying it for the past three years of nursing school. The purpose of this paper is to look at the difference between physical and verbal abuse within the healthcare setting. We will be using numerous sources to analyze this concept, such as using nursing journals. There are negative implications when abuse occurs in the health care setting, it reflects on the healthcare system as well as those that work there, and affects the person that is being abused in negative ways.
Elder abuse can be referred to as a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. Elderly people often get abuse by people who should be their protector and carer, in most circumstances many elderly adults are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. If you suspect that an elderly person is at risk from a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver, or being preyed upon financially, it’s important to speak up. Learning about the warning signs of elder abuse, what the risk factors are, and how you can prevent and report the problem it’s very vital in protecting the elderly from abuse, some of these abuse are; • Not caring for someone property (neglect) • Pressuring
