Monica lives in a nursing home.She has been having difficulties remembering to change her clothes in the morning.One of the nursing staff has been laughing at her, and referring to her as the "child." What is this an example of?

A) psychological elder abuse
B) physical elder abuse
C) elder neglect
D) sexual elder abuse

Psychological Elder Abuse

A form of elder mistreatment involving emotional or mental harm inflicted on an older person, often manifesting through manipulation, neglect, or verbal assault.

Physical Elder Abuse

Occurs when someone hits or handles a person roughly, even if there is no injury.

Elder Neglect

Occurs when a person fails to provide an older person with the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, medical attention, personal care, and required supervision.