effects
what does PTSD stand for
post traumatic stress disorder
what is gaslighting?
making someone believe that they did/didn't do something irrespective of whether they did it or not to fit the narrative you are trying to push
what is verbal abuse?
using words to name call, bully, demean, frighten, intimidate, or control another person
averting eye contact
low self esteem
mute
what is guilt tripping?
making someone feel guilty when they shouldn't
"Lazy"
"useless"
"Burden"
what is cognitive decline?
a sharp increase in confusion or withdrawal
Telling a resident that they already ate when they say they are hungry when they haven't ate because you don't want to feed them is an example of what kind of manipulation?
gaslighting
what is silent treatment
passive form of psychological abuse; intentionally ignoring a resident
how can mental abuse impact diseases like alzheimer's or dementia?
make it worse
what is social isolation?
isolating a resident from other residents
what is shaming?
blaming a resident for their condition
how will a caregiver telling a resident "No one cares about you but me" impact the resident's behavior to other caregivers/CNA's?
aggressive/unwilling with other staff because they have been tricked into believing that they are against them and their well being
How can a caregiver manipulate a residents autonomy?
constantly making decisions for the resident without their input
A staff member sarcastically says "Wow, your so fast today" to a resident struggling to stand. This is an example of what type of verbal abuse?
mocking