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… neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial … people from abuse and neglect. What are the health effects of abuse and neglect? Abuse and … can have harmful long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The …
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93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or …
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… on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, … In some situations of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the … make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together …
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… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses …
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Condition Basics What is depression? Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you used to enjoy, withdraw from others, and have little …
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… to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For … become worse over time and sometimes lead to physical abuse. Financial abuse can take away … For More Information For information and services, you can contact: Seniors Abuse and …
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… Doing any of these can cause serious health problems and problems with money and … of this disorder are similar to symptoms of health conditions that many older adults have, … health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, sleep …
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… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger …
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… called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and …
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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: JoLynn … Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: JoLynn … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any …
