Which of the following would constitute older adult or elder abuse?

a. Margaret, an older adult, shares with her counselor that she is often locked in her room for hours at a time.
b. When, John, an older adult, meets with his physical therapist, he smells of sweat and bodily fluids and doesn’t appear to have showered for a while. When asked about it, he says that he doesn’t often receive assistance with showering from staff members at his nursing home and can’t do it himself.
c. Sylvia arrives at her medical appointment dehydrated because her caregiver has not given her something to drink in over eight hours.
d. All of the above are considered older adult or elder abuse.


Answer: d

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