Elder Abuse Awareness Month highlights need for community support, intervention

By Carolina Coast Online 06/01/2021
"…Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. The abuse can come in many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, neglect or financial…"
 

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Take the Bull by the Horns with Bullying

By Newberry Observer 05/29/2021

"…Many times you can see bullying between siblings in the home. Siblings often bully each other, and it takes a careful eye to catch and see it. When you see your children bullying, stop it immediately. Teach them how their actions are harming their sibling…"

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Sibling Rivalry Can Be Tricky — But Here’s How Experts Suggest Keeping It to a Minimum

By Good House Keeping 04/26/2021
"… Sibling relationships are one of the earliest and most long-lasting relationships we have — but just try to explain that to a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old both intent on playing with the same thing at the same time…"
 

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Putting Seniors First: Elder abuse and neglect and how to recognize warning signs

By The West Side Journal 05/25/2021
"… Elder abuse is more common than you might think.  According to the National Council on Aging, about 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 or older have suffered from some form of elder abuse as identified by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)…"

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Nursing Home Reform Offers a Unique Opportunity to Improve New York’s Nursing Home Care

By Legal Reader 04/14/2021
"… New York has shown that nursing home negligence is pervasive in every corner of the state. However, out of this tragedy springs an opportunity for real change. In the wake of the unacceptably high casualties in New York’s nursing homes, Governor Cuomo has promised “sweeping nursing home reform.”…"

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