Last year my elderly neighbour's nephew moved in with her while
he was attending university. Since then, she has become very withdrawn
and I hardly see her anymore. I worry that her nephew is not treating
her appropriately. What sorts of actions constitute emotional abuse?
Emotional or psychological abuse can include
- making threats to do something to the older adult or to something or someone
the person cares about;
- humiliation;
- forced socialization or isolation;
- treating the older person like a child;
- not allowing the older person to make decisions for him- or
herself.
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