The behavior children exhibit is influenced by environmental conditions, however to a lesser extent than the biological factors that influence behavior, unless the child is severely abused. The environmental factors have a limited impact when it come...

Protecting the Older Adult Mary, 88 is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of dehydration and malnutrition. The staff learns that she lives with her son and hasn't had any health care in 10 years. When they assess Mary, they note that she has difficulty seeing, even with her glasses, and sh...

The effects of child abuse can be long lasting or maybe even fatal. \"The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect estimates that 2.9 million children are abused or neglected by parents or caretakers each year\"(\"Child Abuse\" Encarta). This fact is very disturbing to the many of us that don\'t k...

Domestic violence against goes beyond all cultural, economic, political and religious backgrounds. The most dramatic form of violence against women is spousal abuse. Some studies have shown that in many countries, one quarter to more than half of women report having been physically or psychologic...

RECENT TRENDS IN CHILD ABUSE There's a great concern that happens around the world, which should never take place on any account. It's a frightening act that unfortunately plagues our nation. Child abuse has occurred since the beginning of time, and unless something is done about it it will...