Minimize disturbances as much as possible. Discuss the needs and perceptions of the resident in regard to being alone. A final area that is important to discuss is that of elder abuse. 2 Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Hitting, slapping, pushing, shoving, inappropriate use of drugs or restraints, and force-feeding are all examples of physical abuse.
Sexual abuse is any kind of nonconsensual sexual contact of any kind.
It includes any type of unwanted touching and all types of sexual assault or battery such as rape, sodomy, coerced nudity, and sexually explicit photographing. Emotional or psychological abuse is defined as the infliction of anguish, pain, or distress. These can be inflicted through verbal or non-verbal means. This type of abuse includes verbal assaults, insults, threats, intimidation, humiliation, and harassment. 2 Neglect is the refusal or failure to carry out a person's duties or obligations to an elder.