Elder Abuse: Why Bruises Can Be Tell-Tale Signs Of Poor Care
Perhaps there is no more visual reminder of abuse or mistreatment than a bruise. The discoloration is not only ugly in appearance, but it can also be a source of pain for the individual. Because bruising can be a relatively common occurrence in the elderly, I think its important to learn more about this medical condition and hopefully become better at identifying a bruise due to mistreatment vs. the normal aging process. What is a bruise? Bruises can result after an injury, a fall, or even bumping into something. A bruise (contusion) is an injury to the soft tissue that results...
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