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Psychological abuse
Seniors First BCPsychological and emotional abuse can take many forms and affects the self-esteem and general well-being of seniors. Use this resource to learn the different ways this type of abuse can be manifested.
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Neglect
Seniors First BCIf you are unsure of what neglect looks like in seniors, use this resource for more information. Neglect can be a result of depression, declining cognitive ability, inability to care for self or the presence of underlying conditions which can lead to negative social and physical consequences.
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Medication Abuse
Seniors First BCUsing too much or too little medication are examples of medication abuse. This can be a result of seniors often changing doctors or caretakers using medications to make seniors more cooperative and making them easier to care for. This resource provides example scenarios of medication abuse.
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