Elder abuse and neglect in long-term care.
Patient and caregiver education and other interventions targeted toward risk factors or types of abuse or neglect play an invaluable role in preventing elder abuse and mistreatment.
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Seema
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Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, Room M238, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. joshis@slu.edu
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Joseph H
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003681:Dehydration / Q000209:etiology; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D014754:Violence