A strategy against elderly mistreatment.
Elderly mistreatment has become a hot topic--but what society is just now recognizing has been around for a long time. Home care professionals are in a prime position to recognize mistreatment and do something about it. Understanding why it occurs can help providers deal with this issue in a sensitive manner.
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Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing, Hammond.
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