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Elder Abuse: Cultural Contexts and Implications

Course #97825 - $30-

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Objective:
Identify the general profile of the elder abuse victim.

4. Mrs. J, 83 years of age, is an African American woman with dementia who is cared for by her daughter, Mrs. D, who is 60 years of age. Mrs. D has been diagnosed with depression. As a result of her depression, she frequently forgets to give Mrs. J her medication. On several occasions, when Mrs. J had accidents, her daughter would slap and punch her. Mrs. J is often scared to let her daughter know about accidents, and as a result, she has developed a skin infection from not changing her diaper. What type of abuse does this describe?

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