Health Problems related to Elder ABuse
•Joint problems
•Digestive problems
•Depression or anxiety
•Chronic pain
•High blood pressure
•Heart problems
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF ELDER ABUSE
Physical Effects
•Persistent physical pain and soreness
•Nutrition issues
•Restlessness due to sleep disturbances
•Increase susceptibility to new illnesses
•Increase in premature death
Pschological Effects
•High levels of distress and depression
•Increase risk of developing fear/anxiety reactions
•Learned helplessness
•Post traumatic stress syndrome
•Digestive problems
•Depression or anxiety
•Chronic pain
•High blood pressure
•Heart problems
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF ELDER ABUSE
Physical Effects
•Persistent physical pain and soreness
•Nutrition issues
•Restlessness due to sleep disturbances
•Increase susceptibility to new illnesses
•Increase in premature death
Pschological Effects
•High levels of distress and depression
•Increase risk of developing fear/anxiety reactions
•Learned helplessness
•Post traumatic stress syndrome