Mental & Psychological Abuse

Mental & psychological abuse

Mental & Psychological Abuse

Elder abuse comes in different forms while the most common and dangerous of them is psychological and even termed as mental abuse. If an elder who is already weak emotionally and mentally is further given trauma then results are simply disastrous. It’s even very difficult to figure out that whether senior citizen is really under this abuse since there are no physical or visual signs.

This abuse is often caused by elder family members or relatives or personal/professional caregivers cum nursing homes. Elder emotional abuse can happen at home or nursing place or anywhere surrounded by uncomfortable people and surroundings. Nursing homes although having trained cum professional caregivers is witnessed to provide mental abuses.

Verbal and Non-Verbal Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is quite substantial and important since it cannot be witnessed with naked eyes nor the treatment is simple or quick within reach of medicines. It leaves behind permanent scars that hardly can be healed in lifetime unlike physical injuries. Females ratio for emotional abuse is higher as compared to males. That being said, emotional abuse is further bifurcated as verbal or non-verbal emotional abuse:

Unbearable insults and humiliating behavior
Blaming and Bullying from caregivers in nursing homes or adult members
Verbal Abuse in Nursing Homes with humiliation and ignorance
Threatening behavior intimidating elders
Isolating the elderly person from social activities or friends
Constantly ignoring the senior citizens

Warning Signs and Diagnosis followed by Treatment

Elders exhibit following signs and symptoms while undergoing distress and psychological trauma:

Avoids eye contact
Low Self Esteem
Appears to be withdrawn, shy and depressed
Sudden mood swings with changes in diet
Seems to be in constant fear or disturbed
No social life and prefers to be aloof

If these signs are observed it is highly likely that elder is going through psychological abuse. It is important to report to government officials or an experienced elder abuse lawyer. Government associated caregiver asks elder on what day to day treatment is given, whom they interact with and try to lighten up the surroundings. It is advisable to be in touch with responsible caregiver and take help from attorney to look after the case further.

Warning Signs and Diagnosis followed by Treatment

Elders exhibit following signs and symptoms while undergoing distress and psychological trauma:

Avoids eye contact
Low Self Esteem
Appears to be withdrawn, shy and depressed
Sudden mood swings with changes in diet
Seems to be in constant fear or disturbed
No social life and prefers to be aloof

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