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elder emotional abuse
The infliction of anguish, pain or distress through verbal or non-verbal acts, not qualifying as physical abuse.
Including, but not limited to:
1) insults
2) threats
3) intimidation
4) humiliation
5) harassment
6) isolation
Warning signs:
1) caregiver prevents elder from speaking or seeing visitors
2) witholding affection
3) fear
4) depression
5) isolation
6) withdrawal
7) resignation
8) non-responsiveness
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elder abuse
emotional abuse