What Is Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence?

Various types of elder abuse are universally recognized as nursing home abuse and negligence.  These include:
Physical or Drug Abuse:

Hitting, burning, kicking or restraining an elderly person;
Imprisonment or confinement;
Providing the patient with an overdose of medication or the wrong prescription

Psychological Abuse:

Verbal abuse to intimidate an elderly person;
Constant ridicule or criticizing to humiliate them;
Ignoring the patient to […]