While any older person can suffer from elder abuse, some run a greater risk of abuse or neglect than others. Risk factors for elder abuse include: Age: Adults over the age of 80 are more likely to suffer from elder abuse, according to a 2014 medical study from Northwestern University and...
another word of abuse, my custody and my child would be taken away from me. Two years later my child thank goodness, seems to be doing better not displaying any noticable signs of the abuse still happening, nor has she told me anything about it happening. However, I still believe whole ...
Adults with ADHD struggle with disorganization, distractibility, and depression, as well as misdiagnosis. Poor memory and concentration are signs of ADD.
Financial abuse: financial abuse is when the person illegally tries to take advantage of the older adult’s finances. For example, stealing their money, manipulating them into giving them money, forcing them to sign financial documents, frauds, and more. Neglect: Older adults need appropriate ca...
The use of some chemicals to produce joyful effects on the brain is referred to as substance abuse or drug abuse.
of abuse includes a range of behaviors, such as constant criticism, threats, rejection, and manipulation, aimed at diminishing the child’s self-esteem or sense of self-worth. Harsh and intentional criticism from toxic parents can impact a child’s mental and emotional well-being, leading to ...
Research shows that financial elder abuse has been self-reported more frequently than emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, or neglect. Older adults can be abused by family members, business associates, caregivers, and even strangers. Tactics include unauthorized use of financial assets, getting pow...
Avoidance behavior: Adults with repressed memories might withdraw to avoid situations, people, or places that remind them of their trauma. Self-destructive behaviors: It’s common for adult survivors to engage in risky or harmful behavior — like substance abuse or self-harm — in an attempt to...
1. Physical Abuse In theory, in this country, no one can touch you as adults in any way (physically or sexually) without your permission. At the horrendous end of the spectrum of physical abuse are the stories we hear about the beating, burning, rape, mutilation, sex slaves, etc. and ...
Signs of attachment issues in adults can include problems forming emotional bonds with others, difficulties with boundaries, or risky behaviors. While more research is needed, adults with attachment issues may struggle to form romantic relationships. They may struggle to trust others or express a grea...