Elder abuse is the term referring to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. The specificity of laws varies from state to state. Broadly defined elder abuse may be (with signs and symptoms listed below them):
Physical abuse: defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. It also includes inappropriate use of drugs and punishment of any kind.
· Bruises, broken bones, wounds, cuts, bleeding, medication overdose, and sudden change in behavior.
Sexual abuse: non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person. This type of abuse includes unwanted touching and sexually explicit photographing.
·Bruises around breast and genitals, unexplained vernal disease, genital infection, and vaginal or anal bleeding.
Emotional or psychological abuse: infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts.......

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Title: Progeria
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1. Progeria
   

   progeria. ... The disease is called Progeria (also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
   Syndrome.) Progeria is a very rare terminal condition. ... ...

2. Progeria
   

   Progeria. ... The disease is called Progeria (also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
   Syndrome.) Progeria is a very rare terminal condition. ... ...

3. Progeria Report
   

   Progeria Report. Genetics determine the traits ... A rare yet fatal defect from
   a gene mutation such as this is Progeria. This disorder is an ... ...

4. Progeria
   

   Progeria. Progeria, the premature fatal aging disorder in children, may be able
   to be reversed through Farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTI) treatments. ... ...

5. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
   

   Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. ... Hutchinson has reported the syndrome
   in 1886 when he found the first patient with Progeria. ... ...