Publication Date
5-1-2021
Keywords
health, mental health
Volume
2021
Abstract
Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes has been publicly regarded for several decades but is likely to increase as the Baby Boomer generation ages Into retirement. Certain demographics are more at risk for abuse and neglect, particularly patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Abuse can include physical abuse. psychological abuse, sexual abuse. emotional abuse, neglect, and other inappropriate behaviors. Current internal structures such as poor patient-staff ratios. poor staff credentials, and staff burnout contribute to the prevalence of abuse and neglect against elderly patients, who often are dependent on staff for care. As a result of abuse, elderly victims are more at risk for physical maladies, depression and loneliness, poor physical health, and premature death. Although education on prevention and detection has been proposed as a potential deterrent. there is limited data on its impact among nursing staff.
Recommended Citation
Bassett, Erica
(2021)
"Abuse and Neglect against Elderly Adults in Nursing Homes in the United States,"
Ballard Brief: Vol. 2021:
Iss.
2, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ballardbrief/vol2021/iss2/10