Stereotypes

Caused by the perception of nursing homes as money hungry institutions.

	Physical Abuse Examples: Failure to assure sanitary food Little or no rehabilitation Not meeting the basic health and safety requirements
	Neglect Examples: 35-85% of residents are malnourished 30-50% of residents have substandard body weight 1 in 40 residents have proper fluid intake
	Emotional Abuse Examples: Isolation of the residents A lack of lighting in the rooms Not allowed to go outside