Write 3 teaching topics you could share with others to prevent elder abuse and neglect. What is the rationale for each teaching topic?

Write 3 teaching topics you could share with others to prevent elder abuse and neglect.  What is the rationale for each teaching topic?

1. If you are a friend, neighbor, or family member of the elder try calling and visiting as much as possible so the elder feels comfortable and gets to be around someone they trust and avoid isolation.
   1. If you are the elder who is being abused or neglected, tell someone you trust in order to get help in receiving adequate care and respect from someone who won’t mistreat you. 
   1. If you are a caregiver, take steps to relieve stress and burnout that can contribute to elder abuse/neglect such as taking breaks, doing yoga and taking care of yourself before caring for others (Robinson, 2021). 

Reference:

Androus, A. B. (2021). What should a nurse do if they suspect a patient is a victim of abuse? RegisteredNursing.org.  https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/what-should-nurse-do-suspect-patient-victim-abuse/. Robinson, L., Saisan, J., Segal, J. (2021). Domestic Abuse: Elder Abuse and Neglect. HelpGuide.https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/elder-abuse-and-neglect.htm.