Parental Neglect by Adult Children: Psychological Impact and Geriatric Care
1. Introduction to Parental Neglect Parental neglect by adult children represents a complex and deeply painful subset of geriatric mistreatment. It occurs when adult children, who are implicitly or explicitly expected to provide physical, emotional, or financial support to their aging parents, fail to fulfill these roles. This abandonment leaves the older adult vulnerable to … Read more