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What Is Considered Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is any form of neglect by those in charge of the seniors wellbeing. For instance, in a nursing home if the elderly individual is not being changed as frequently as needed this can be considered abuse. The cleanliness of the environment the senior lives in is crucial to their health. Furthermore, if they…
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Steps to take before reporting elder abuse

Here are some steps to take before reporting elder abuse. First in order to report elder abuse  you must first be able to recognize the signs of abuse. Recognizing signs of abuse can be difficult at times, especially if the elderly individual does not speak out about the abuse occurring. [caption id="attachment_9843" align="alignleft" width="201"] Steps…
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