Elder abuse is defined as any form of mistreatment (resulting in injury or loss) against an elderly person. There are several types of elder abuse. Physical abuse happens when someone uses force to cause bodily injury or pain and includes battery and assault. Improperly restraining or drugging an elderly person is also considered physical abuse. Sexual abuse occurs when an elderly person is raped or otherwise sexually assaulted without their consent. It can also happen when porn or other sexually explicit materials are shown to elders against their will, or when the elder is forced to watch sex acts between other people.http://www.consumerjusticegroup.com/nursinghomeabuse
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