Most people are aware that there are laws that exist to protect children and animals from abuse. Many are not aware that there are laws that protect adults such as the elderly and disabled. Few people are aware of the magnitude of the problem or the consequences. Elder abuse affects all the systems that the individual is a part of, from the individual level to family, friends, social institutions, care providers, government agencies and American societal norms. The America belief system includes a responsibility to protect those who are not able to care for themselves. This 8 page paper examines the issues of elder abuse and the means that are in place to protect vulnerable adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on elder abuse and the possible role that APNs can take in regards to this public health issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses issues involving incontinence and dependency associated with elder care. While it is natural that there is a decline in abilities as individuals go through life, many commonly held beliefs about aging are grossly inaccurate and perpetuate unnecessary suffering for elder citizens. These misconceptions concern physical capabilities, but also influence whether or not older people remain active and engaged in life or become overly dependent on others. Research shows that the dependency that elders develop is sometimes out of proportion to their actual physical capabilities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 16 page paper provides an overview of the use of art therapy in assessing child victims of sexual abuse. This paper relates the fact that childhood sexual abuse is a problem of increasing magnitude in the United States. Children who are sexually abused often know their abusers and research suggests that some children who are abused by parents, family members, or clergy often create a normative view of the sexual abuse that creates a cycle of abuse. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 16 page paper provides an overview of the use of art therapy in assessing child victims of sexual abuse. This paper relates the fact that childhood sexual abuse is a problem of increasing magnitude in the United States. Children who are sexually abused often know their abusers and research suggests that some children who are abused by parents, family members, or clergy often create a normative view of the sexual abuse that creates a cycle of abuse. Bibliography lists 16 sources.