PSYC 353 Lecture Notes - Compulsive Behavior, Insomnia, Hearing Aid
13 Mar 2014
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Defined as a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person," (united nations, 2014) Can take various forms such as physical, psychological or emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Can be the result of intentional or unintentional neglect. Document posted on bb warning signs: physical indications. Bruising, discoloration of arms (bruising), signs of friction, damage to the skin, fractures, sprains, bite marks, cuts, punch marks. Disorientation or other signs of them being forcefully overmedicated: behavior/psychological indications. Frightened or fearful of someone intended to be their caregiver. Looking agitated or irritable in presence of the individual. Trembling in the presence of the individual. Lack of knowledge of how they got injuries. Extreme displeasure at exposing parts of the body. Compulsive behavior (locking door, ensuring it"s locked) Sleep disorders insomnia, can"t sleep because of their fear.
