Nursing home abuse and neglect is the substandard care provided by the caregivers at a nursing home to their residents. These residents are often elderly, frail, helpless, and dependent on others for their daily needs. Given their age, residents may also have other health conditions that require medical attention, which if not provided per the standard of care can result in further deterioration of their health and well-being. Residents are also vulnerable and can be the subject of abuse, which could be physical (by use of restraints or corporeal punishment), chemical (by use of unnecessary medications), sexual, and/or verbal. Examples of nursing home abuse and neglect include not being provided clean living conditions, not being provided personal hygiene care, not being provided appropriate nutrition, not being provided adequate hydration, not being provided proper medication management, and not being provided a dignified quality of life.