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granny dumping
GRAN-ee DUMP-ing · noun · offensive
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granny dumping In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
US/UK social-care slang for elder abandonment.
Variants
pop drop
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What is granny dumping?
Bringing a frail elderly relative to the emergency department and effectively leaving them there, often timed around holidays.
Why does it happen around holidays?
Carers seeking a break, or families unable to cope, sometimes offload the burden when support services are thin, hence the seasonal spikes.
Is granny dumping the same as 'pop drop'?
Yes, 'pop drop' is another slang term for the same act of abandoning an elderly patient at hospital.
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