Elderly Abuse and Neglect When discussing abuse and neglect we often think of children first. That being said‚ children are not the only ones who will be abused and/or neglected. In fact‚ this happens to some elderly as well. While some elderly may be productive enough to care for themselves‚ others are not. The end result is a complete (or close to complete) dependency on someone else for their needs. In addition‚ just like with children‚ this dependency can lead to abuse and/or neglect.
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Types of Abuse. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. What is abuse? Abuse may involve of a single or repeated acts. Abuse may be physical‚ verbal or psychological‚ it may be an act of neglect or an omission to act or it may occur when a vulnerable person is persuaded to enter into financial or sexual actions to which he or she has not consented to or doesn’t understand‚ or cannot consent. Abuse can occur in any relationship and may result in substantial harm to‚ or abuse of‚ the person exposed to it
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Child Abuse Child Abuse in America “In the USA‚ an estimated 906‚000 children are victims of abuse and neglect every year‚ making child abuse as common as it is shocking”(Joanna Saisan‚ “Child Abuse and Neglect”). Why is it that now 2012 children are still being abused by their parents or any family relative when there is a law? Is it a question that parents ignore therefore their breaking the law‚ or is that children’s are scared to ask for help? According to Saisan‚ there are many complicated
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ARTICLE Child Sexual Abuse: Consequences and Implications Gail Hornor‚ RNC‚ MS‚ PNP ABSTRACT Sexual abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. Given the sheer numbers of sexually abused children‚ it is vital for pediatric nurse practitioners to understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual abuse. Understanding consequences of sexual abuse can assist the pediatric nurse practitioner in anticipating the physical and mental health needs of patients and also
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Elder Abuse Jaleesa Nieves 4/12/2014 Elder abuse is the most common type of abuse that gets looked over. People normally do not suspect or even think an elderly person may be getting abused‚ but this is a serious topic in nursing homes and hospitals. Tens of thousands of the elderly are being abused in the United States. More than half a million reports of abuse against the elderly reach authorities every year‚ and millions more cases go unreported. The reason is as these seniors
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Elder abuse is when a caregiver seriously harms an elderly person physically or emotionally‚ or steals or misuses the money or property of an elderly person. Elder abuse can also be self-inflicted if an elderly person living alone doesn’t take care of his or her own basic needs. Anyone age 60 or older is protected by elder abuse laws. Separate laws apply to seniors living at home‚ and to seniors living in nursing homes. There are no income limits for elder protective services. _Elder abuse can be:_
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Sabrina Minton Mrs. Laura Ahmed English 3A 10-25-10 Verbal Abuse The reason why I choose this topic is because I have been a victim of verbal abuse. Many people know or have heard of someone that has been verbally abused. Many people including myself be suffer in silence and feel isolated. Many parts of human action‚ include the mind and heart. “As he thinks within himself‚ so he is”. What does a person think in his or her mind‚ and heart will be reflected and his or her words or actions. In
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2-20-11 Dr. Erick Agulair Child Abuse Child abuse is a critical issue in the 21st century. There are hundreds of children being abused everyday. This abuse includes physical abuse and verbal or mental abuse. The world needs to realize that verbal or mental abuse is just as bad and in some cases worst than physical abuse. Physical abuse leaves scars‚ broken bones and bruises just name a few‚ but all of these wounds heal with time. In verbal or mental abuse the abuser is hurting the mind‚ heart
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Elder abuse is something that happens in every day society. In this paper you will find the history of elder abuse‚ the different types of abuse‚ case studies‚ statistical reports‚ and what can be done to improve the problem. Some may wonder why elder abuse even exists in a world that is supposed to love others. As people grow up they are taught to be kind and courteous to others‚ and to love one another. When elder abuse was first discovered in 1975 it was called the “granny battering” (Fulmer‚
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Drug abuse is a major issue. Those suffering from drug abuse need to be rehabilitated instead of being thrown into prisons where they will not receive the proper treatment. In this paper‚ I will discuss the Drug Court program that is aimed at decreasing drug use. I will also discuss the impact of the program. Drug misuse and abuse has become a part of the social norm for many. There are some individuals who make silent cries for help‚ but do not know who or where to turn to get the help they need
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