Elder Abuse
The situation where an older adult has been abused, neglected or exploited.
More Common Terms
- Hospice A program providing support services such as pain and symptom management, social services, and emotional support for the terminally ill and their families. Care can be provided at home, assisted living or nursing homes.
- Delirium Delirium resembles depression and dementia, but it comes on suddenly but is a temporary condition lasting for hours or linger for days.
- Incontinence Total or partial loss of bowel or bladder control or functions.