elder abuse – MySymptom

The Psychologically Abused Elder: Clinical Recognition, Health Impacts, and Intervention

1. Introduction Psychological abuse of an elder involves the deliberate, chronic infliction of mental anguish, intimidation, isolation, or humiliation by a caregiver or family member upon a geriatric patient. This insidious form of maltreatment causes severe physiological decline, precipitating accelerated cognitive impairment, acute depression, and a significantly increased risk of mortality. Unlike physical abuse, psychological … Read more

Elder Neglect: Warning Signs, Clinical Impacts, and Intervention Strategies

1. Introduction to Elder Neglect Elder neglect is a profound and pervasive public health issue characterized by the failure of a caregiver to fulfill their obligations to provide necessary care, resulting in actual or potential harm to an older adult. This condition constitutes a severe form of elder abuse. Unlike physical or financial abuse, which … Read more