I will examine the effects they have upon families, caregivers and the victims. ... Another aspect of Alzheimer's that can be treated somewhat successfully is depression: "Depression can occur in older persons, especially those with physical problems. ... If true, then antiflammatory medications might slow the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. ... First and foremost it is perhaps important to understand that "even though ALZHEIMER"S DISEASE is becoming more and more prevalent, many people don't know a great deal about the extent of its effects, and the effects on family members ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Various researchers have theorized the causal mechanism behind domestic violence, have studied the characteristics of both the female victim and the male perpetrator, and have researched the effects on men, women, and the invisible victims of domestic violence: the children. ... Furthermore, Harway (1998) explains that the period immediately following the battering is experienced by the woman as one of extreme aversive arousal, together with feelings of self-blame, depression, and helplessness. ...

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• Approx Pages: 24
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Child Abuse What is Child Abuse? It is any mistreatment or neglect of a child that results in non-accidental harm or injury and consists of four types: physical, emotional, sexual and neglect. Physical abuse accounts for about one in four substantiated cases of child abuse. It is the most visible ...

• Word Count: 2705
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The long-term impact of violence includes depression, fear, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). ... Ana, a twenty-five-year-old transgender, depicts the cycle of violence in her story with great precision: [When] I started dating Tom . . . ...

• Word Count: 5197
• Approx Pages: 21
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School