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The Relationship Between Dementia and Elder Abuse - 1 views

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  • sau2124985 on 30 Jan 17
     
    Alzheimer's disease and other dementias may be related to greater risk for physical abuse than other illnesses that may affect the elderly. The authors in this article study the relationship between dementia and abusive behaviors in a group of elderly inflicted with some type of dementia and their caregivers.
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Elder Abuse - 2 views

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  • nat2142094 on 30 Jan 17
     
    This article discusses the appalling video that made the rounds this week through news and social media. It depicts another instance of elder abuse that was caught on a home security camera. Why is is so difficult to find trustworthy care for the elderly? Most of the time families can't afford to provide adequate care.
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  • sau2124985 on 30 Jan 17
     
    The video is extremely difficult to watch, however, people need to be educated on this ongoing issue. Unfortunately, elder abuse happens worldwide and in different forms. Some types of abuse towards the elderly include financial abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. What concerns me is the fact that there are many caregivers who are abusive and still hold certification to be employed in nursing homes.
  • kia2150202 on 30 Jan 17
     
    This is a real issue. People take advantage of the elderly because they are helpless. I have heard sad stories about nursing homes as well. They are of course human and deserve to be treated like one.
  • bil2040400 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I agree we need to take better care of our elderly people, not just to treat them respectfully which should be a given, but to take time to listen to them. Our parents give us life. They take care of us and make sacrifices for us. Then when the time comes, it is our duty to do the same. Beyond that, their lifetime of experience can benefit us all.
  • hei2054360 on 07 Sep 20
     
    This was very difficult to watch. As a child whose parent was diagnosed with fronto-temporal dementia, I had no choice but to place her in an assisted living home. Even though I didn't live far from the facility, it was hard to get information from staff. A few staff members were there for years, and I feel fortunate that they took really good care of my mother. I don't think this same experience happens for a lot of people.
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