Caregiver Abuse Case Study

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Caregiver Abuse Caregiver abuse is another issue that occurs in retirement homes which are also underreported. Caregiver abuse can be physical, verbal, emotional, neglect, financial and social. CTV staff of W5 had reported that fifteen-hundred cases of staff-to-residents abuse in nursing homes in Canada (Sourtzis & Bandera, 2015). The news channel mentions that the number of senior’s abuse and neglect cases is likely to be higher, based on those that do not report the abuse. One case they highlighted was the story of Margaret Warholm, a seventy-four-year old mother who was placed in Santa Maria Senior Citizen’s Home by her family. Her family had carefully selected this home to treat their mom’s spinal problems. When Margaret’s symptoms worsen, staff members were advised that she was to remain in bed and not be moved for any reason. One day, two staff members tried to move Margaret from her bed to a wheelchair. They dropped her on the floor and did not inform the family of the incident. …show more content…

The government of Canada needs to develop policies to encourage the collectivist approach of filial piety. Filial piety comes from the Asian culture which means to respect and care for parents as they age (Chappell & Hollander, 2013; Muramatsu & Akiyama, 2011). Ideally, the eldest son will have his parents live with his nuclear family. His wife will be mostly responsible for the caregiving and support (Chappell & Hollander, 2013). Issues arise if the wife also has a job and the family relies on that income. Caregivers do receive support from other family members, however if the parent requires medical assistance, then additional support services is required. Thankfully, there are programs for in home caregivers, including weekly visits from health care professionals for personal and medical aid. These professionals can reduce the amount of time the family needs to support an elderly

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