Good for the elderly
Doctor Rhodes recommends family members to take action if they feel their loved ones are being bullied while living in a senior living complex, according to the AARP. If the issue is related to seating arrangements in the dining room, for example, consider accompanying your loved one to a meal in order to analyze the situation firsthand.
Coping solutions for those who have been the victims of elder bullying For now, Dr. Rhodes offers some suggestions for victims on how to cope with their ordeal. Ignore the bully’s actions in order to diminish his or her apparent authority. Share your thoughts and feelings without being harsh or implying hatred.
On the other hand, when it comes to bullying in senior communities, we’re still a little behind the times. What is senior bullying and how does it manifest itself? Bullying is defined as follows by the American Psychological Association: ″Bullying is a kind of hostile conduct in which someone purposefully and persistently causes another person physical pain or distress.″