Manifestations – Interprofessional Care

Manifestations	Interprofessional Care
Agitation Anxiety Increased Heart rate Increased BP Sweating Nausea Tremors Insomnia Hyperactivity	Benzodiazepines e.g. lorazepam (Ativan) or midazolam (Versed) to prevent seizures and delirium Thiamine to prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Multivitamins e.g. folic acid, B vitamins Magnesium sulfate to treat low serum magnesium IV glucose solution to treat hypoglycemia β-blockers (e.g. propranolol) or α₂-agonists (e.g. clonidine) to stabilize VS Respiratory support

About Abuse of Older Persons

For Everyone KEY POINTS Many older adults require care and are vulnerable to violence perpetrated by a caregiver or someone they trust. More research is