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Signs Of Physical Abuse In Nursing Home
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Elderly are often an easy target for physical and emotional violence. This kind of anomalies can also be seen in professional nursing homes. One of the signs of abuse is physical hurt that can easily be noticed. An elderly cannot endure the effects of a physical abuse and will complain about body pains and sometimes even show the signs of abuse through bruises and hurt. More...
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How Does Physical Abuse Affect Self Esteem ?
Physical abuse is always a result of violence in anyone’s case. In the case of elderly, grabbing them, shoving or pushing also amounts to physical abuse. If a person is mishandled constantly, they are scared and live in fear. It also results in low self esteem and depression. Violence often has such effects on the elderly to the extent that they become withdrawn. More...
Effects Of Physical And Emotional Abuse
Physical and emotional abuse is two forms of violence which can have permanent damaging effect on the victim’s psyche. It also includes sexual abuse. Physical abuse means hurting another person’s body by beating them up, handling them roughly and also through sexual abuse. Emotional abuse includes yelling, criticizing, demeaning and name calling. All of these abuses are considered extremely hurtful and harmful for a person’s self esteem. It also hampers their personal and emotional development in the society. More...
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