Module 5: Legal and Ethical Concerns in Geriatric Care Elder mistreatment is classified into several categories: neglect, financial exploitation, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, self-neglect (unable to care for oneself), and violation of personal rights. Gerontological nurses should be educated in the prevention, detection, and treatment of elder abuse and need to be aware of the reporting laws for their state. Elder abuse occurs across many socioeconomic groups and settings. Patients diagnosed with dementia are often marginalized and stripped of their dignity. National Center on Elder Abuse is a Web resource on elder abuse. https://ncea.acl.gov/ Review the online resources in Module 5. Review the nursing home rating for a nursing home in your community at Nursing Home Ratings. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?redirect=true&providerType=NursingHome Discussion Forum #5 Directions 1. Discuss your findings of the two nursing homes you reviewed and your impression of the information available on the nursing home rating website. 2. What are the laws regarding reporting suspected abuse of elders in your state? 3. Support your forum post with at least 2 references. You do not have to respond to a classmate for DF #5. Refer to the grading rubric.[order_button_a]