My father is in a convalescent home for seniors. After my visit ended, upon leaving his room, I entered the hallway, and a female patient, about 75 years of age walked up to me and punched me repeatedly in the stomach, and pulled my right arm, trying to twist it. She was muttering paranoid gibberish about 'too many of you.' I wrested myself away from her and continued on my way out.
I wanted to report it to staff, but noone was around and I had to leave.
I still intend to report this, but what can they do to ensure this will not happen again? Can they restrain her, sedate her, keep her in her room?
What action should I have taken at the moment? I realize this woman is basically non compes mensis, and her punches were really weak, but all the same, I still do not feel safe. What if she had a knife?
What should I do?
2007-05-02
04:04:10
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