A home care nurse is aware of the growing problem of the mistreatment of the older adult population. Which information would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

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Dementia and frailty predispose an older adult to mistreatment. The problem of elder mistreatment or abuse is a predominantly hidden and growing problem; consequently, it is hard to know how many people are suffering from abuse. The good news is that recent data from Adult Protective Services (APS) show an increasing trend in reporting of abuse, although there is still much work to be done to increase awareness and reporting. Neglect can be self-inflicted.

A Home Care Nurse Is Aware of the Growing Problem