Those that have a cognitive impairment are susceptible to abuse due to they are not always able to recognize that what is happening to them is not correct (alz.org, n.d.). There are many different forms of abuse that many happen, which include physical, emotional, neglect, confinement, financial, sexual, willful deprivation, and self-neglect (alz.org, n.d.). Each of the types of abuse have signs and symptoms that may be noticeable to family or others that are not caring for the individual with the cognitive impairment.
Each of the different types of abuse has their own signs and may not be prevalent at first, but may be seen over time. Signs of physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment includes bruise, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions,
Each of the different types of abuse has their own signs and may not be prevalent at first, but may be seen over time. Signs of physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment includes bruise, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions,