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… 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in … happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of …
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… 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …
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… 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in … a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of …
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… 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series What is financial … Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend …
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… Topic Overview Adults with physical, mental, or emotional … controlling their behaviour. Along with older adults, these vulnerable adults have a higher risk of being abused by others. Types of abuse These are …
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… disorder happens only to teens and younger adults. But people of all ages can have this disorder, including older adults. Older adults may use drugs, … Health and Human Services (2008). Substance abuse among older adults. Treatment …
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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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… Overview What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse means doing … between an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child is sexual … that by reporting your suspicions, you may prevent a child from being seriously hurt or …
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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 … Keeping your dentures and gums clean can help prevent discomfort, infection, and bad breath. …
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… help you stay healthy and strong, as well as prevent and manage chronic conditions. Learn … age: Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults (Healthlink BC File #68j) Healthy … active throughout life, especially as an older adult, is essential to healthy aging. It …
