I hope to shed a little light on what to look out for. Some of these things might not be anything to worry about, but they might also be warning signs of abuse.
YOUNG AND VULNERABLE ; Teenagers may misread signs of abuse as evidence of loveKIM NGUYEN
Abuse in any form, to anyone, should not be tolerated. With physical weakness, low mental capacity, and age, elders are more vulnerable and quickly become a target of abuse. This abuse can be in various forms -mental, physical, financial, sexual, and more. With the increase in elderly ...
Financial abuse can take many forms. Sarah*, 34, was in a financially abusive relationship for five years. She was in £12k of debt from ill health and unable to work, leaving her vulnerable. A man she hadn’t known very well coerced her into a relationship, promising that she could ...
Older adults can be abused by family members, business associates, caregivers, and even strangers. Tactics include unauthorized use of financial assets, getting power of attorney assigned through false pretenses, and engaging in fraud. Warning signs include rapid drawdowns in financial accounts, incre...
Now comes the space to pause and reflect.Can you recognize any of this behavior within yourself? It takesdeep humilityto admit where we’ve gone astray or have been misguided in our thinking and behavior. However, being willing to be vulnerable, open, and honest about ourselves is a central...
9 Signs You’re in a Spiritual Relationship 1. You feel an immediate intuitive recognition or a feeling of kinship 2. Your connection goes deeper than surface trivialities 3. You feel more vulnerable than usual 4. You can talk for hours without getting bored ...
Older adults with a greater risk of financial abuse: Are Isolated Older people that do not have a good support network of trusted family or friends could be at a greater risk of abuse. If people are not checking up on an elder, financial abuse can go unnoticed for days, months, or even...
Child abuse Substance abuse by a caregiver Mental health struggles by a caregiver Signs of Toxic Stress Toxic stress affects the body in many ways. Some toxic stress syndrome symptoms in adults to look out for include: High hormone activity — the body’s “fight or flight” hormone, cortisol...
“People who have experienced any type of trauma can end up with anxiety. Also, those who have perfectionist qualities often experience anxiety – an underlying issue of anxiety is a fear of being out of control, so anyone who has a strong desire to be in control can be vulnerable to ...