Elder abuse is an issue that affects millions of older adults and has negative effects on their health and well-being. It is estimated that 16% of seniors over the age of 60 have been affected by some form of abuse. Doing something starts with becoming aware of the types and signs of e...
Persons who are addicted to drugs usually neglect their responsibilities at school at work and even at home. Warning signs of substance abuse for young people are skipping classes and high speed driving while adults neglect their children and are often absent from work. Involvement in risky activit...
Although nursing home negligence may not seem as aggressive as other forms ofnursing home abuse, it can be just as harmful to the physical and mental health of vulnerable residents. Thankfully, victims of nursing home neglect can take legal action. The Nursing Home Abuse Center partners with ex...
Adults with ADHD struggle with disorganization, distractibility, and depression, as well as misdiagnosis. Poor memory and concentration are signs of ADD.
Older adults who need full-time care are especially at risk for emotional abuse from theircaregiver—regardless of whether that person is a paid employee or a family member. Similarly, children also have a higher risk of emotional abuse from parents, step-parents, caretakers, teachers, and coach...
ADULTSThe authors reflect on the key role played by nurses in identifying signs of child sexual abuse (CSA) in adults and supporting survivors. They mention the 2014 data on cases of sexual abuse or assault as a minor of girls and boys in the U.S., the psychological, social...
Childhoodtraumacan have a lasting effect on your ability to form healthy, secure attachments in adulthood. The quality of our early relationships, particularly with primary caregivers, plays a significant role in how we connect with others as adults, especially in intimate relationships (Silva...
Written by:The Nursing Home Abuse Center Team The Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) was founded to bring justice to those affected by nursing home and elder abuse. Our mission is to educate and empower victims of abuse and their families to take a stand against this unlawful mistreatment. We...
If drug abuse or addiction is a part of a child’s life, they will need to fund their habit somehow. If this is not done through an allowance or a job of their own, many adolescents will easily resort to stealing valuables, money, or even just random items from around the house 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...