Elder Abuse
Experiencing or witnessing abuse of an older person can be distressing and difficult to navigate. Support can help you make sense of what is happening, work through the emotional impact and consider ways forward.
Challenge
- Is physical elder abuse an issue?
- Is emotional elder abuse an issue?
- Is sexual elder abuse an issue?
- Is elder neglect an issue?
Elder abuse includes physical, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted upon an older adult, their financial exploitation, or neglect of their welfare by people who are directly responsible for their care. As older adults become more physically frail, they’re less able to take care of themselves, stand up to bullying, fight back if attacked or leave openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them.
Option
There is hope. There are effective, evidenced based treatments for assisting in dealing with elder abuse.
There is a lot we can do to support, guide and assist you in managing these problems. To find out more about how Northside Psychology may be able to help, get in touch with our team here.
Begin with a conversation
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.