Neglect of the Elderly Essay

Compared to other areas of the world- namely Asia- the way Western society treats the elderly population is atrocious. "Miss Brill" written by Katherine Mansfield is a short story which explores how the elderly or aged population feel along with how the elderly are received by others. Through reading "Miss Brill" one can deduce that Miss Brill is merely lonely; going to the park and imagining herself interacting with others is one of the only ways she is able to alleviate her loneliness. This…

Physical abuse of elderly patients in nursing homes When family members leave their loved ones in nursing homes, it means they have big trust toward the care givers and generally the company. The family members have expectations for the health professionals to perform the best quality care as well as having high level of ethical and moral behaviors for their loved ones. When health professionals perform the best care and treat the residents in the proper way, not only it gets easier for them…

1. What is the role of friends in adulthood? Cavanaugh and Blanchard-Fields (2015) state there are identifying stages in adult friendships. These stages include acquaintanceship, buildup, continuation, deterioration, and ending (p. 312). There is research showing how friendship changes during adulthood. When people experience life changes, their friendship with others tend to end and the long term friends they have are contacted less. In adulthood friendships are important. Cavanaugh and…

is because they are mostly likely the ones who are vulnerable and usually require the help of care workers or family members. Elderly are one of the most frequently abused against group due to them being vulnerable and not being able to do anything and walk away from anything that is directed towards them. Some individuals are naïve to think that abuse towards the elderly would never be inflicted on them by family however it is not uncommon for them to be abused i.e., financially or physically…

financial, neglect and abandonment. One of the easily noticeable abuse is physical abuse. It involves causing physical injury or harm to an elder individual by use of physical force by hitting, shoving, and use of restraints. Evidence of this abuse is clearly visible with bruises, scars, broken bones, sprains and dislocation. Another type of abuse is Sexual abuse where the abuser has sexual contact with an elder individual without their consent. According to Nursing home abuse guide, “Elderly…

The Many Forms of Nursing Home Abuse One of the most challenging and important decisions one has to make when they are responsible for the care of an elderly loved one is how and where their long-term care needs will be met. Many individuals turn to private care, or government assisted nursing care facilities. We expect the individuals who are employed by these organizations to protect and care for our loved ones with respect and dignity as common decency dictates and the federal law demands.…

behind nursing homes is that they are places of love and care for senior citizens and elderly inhabitants that may require special care. At the mention of nursing homes, many individuals will recall a depressing and dreary image. This image corresponds with the neglect that residents of such nursing homes are subjected to. They involuntarily become isolated from their family and friends, and may end up facing neglect or indifference by their caretakers. Despite this, we have observed that when…

Caring for the Elderly-Abuse in Assisted Living Homes Rebecca Hyde Chamberlain College of Nursing NR-103: Transitions into Nursing Summer 2017 Caring for the Elderly-Abuse in Assisted Living Homes “Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological or other forms of abuse and neglect” (Deel, C., 2009). These individuals deserve to be treated with care and respect. The purpose of this paper is to describe and address these kinds of abuse and the role…

58). Even with the many negative views that the elderly population receive, they were not displayed at the agency. Case workers approach each client with the same compassion, and empathy. Before a visit or contact was conducted we always read the intake packet, but we never let that determine our role…

The law does not have a specific area dedicated to protecting the elderly in a way that equates to the difficulties and injustices faced by the elderly(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 9). After a certain age all citizens are treated the same and certain meta rules apply to all, such as a law being unenforceable if it isn 't made known to the authorities(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 9). In many cases the elder either has no…