elder abuse

Depressed?

Question by Penny: depressed? what happens in legal terms if someone is pronounced by a doctor to be depressed? Does it go on your permanent record, effect you when applying for a job, what happens? And what are the pros and cons of even going to the doctor? Then if you are what do they do for “treatment”? Best answer: Answer by Alex13About 10% of the world pupulation getting depressed during some period of there life with a different degree of depression. It is not illness forever , it could be treated by a Psychiatrist using antidepressants, but it might became dangerous and causing suicide if neglected. Read more... ...

If I Am 17 and Pregnant in North Carolina Can I Legally Move Out?

Question by Rebecca: If i am 17 and pregnant in North Carolina can i legally move out? *HI my names Rebecca. im currently asking this question because i am pregnant. i am 17 years old i will be 18 in dec or 2011. i currently live with my grand father. he is my guardian. but he is an angry alcoholic. i fear him and we never have food in the house, i fear this is not a good environment for me and the baby. i cant live with my mother she is an druggy and poor living in South Carolina. i can not live with my father cause he lives in rehab. So please someone answer my question. i have looked on the internet for answers, but i do not find the correct t answer. Read more... ...

Why Do So Many “elderly” People Have Serious Sleep Disorders?

Question by Jayson R: Why do so many “elderly” people have serious sleep disorders? Why do people 60 and over have so much trouble sleeping? Is it because their pineal gland makes very little to no melatonin? Is it due to depression or lack of activity? Not getting enough light? Some just can’t fall asleep without pills. Some “elderly” people have little trouble falling asleep, but have trouble staying asleep. Why is this? Best answer: Answer by doctoreAs people age, there are normal changes in sleep patterns that result in less deep (stage 3-4) sleep, more REM cycles, more frequent night-time wakening, and more frequent day-time naps. The total number of hours of sleep should remain ~8 hours. Read more... ...

Honolulu Prosecutor Increasing Firepower to Fight Elder Abuse

...  Prosecutor Increasing Firepower to Fight Elder Abuse What has been appropriated by the City Council so far is $ 2 million for the purchase, renovation or leasing of a building for the family justice center and $ 350,000 in our operating budget for the operation of that. The concept of the long-term … Read more on Honolulu Civil Beat Addiction counselor charged with murder in DUI She attended Loyola Marymount University, where she was enrolled in an alcohol and drug counseling certification program and was hired by Twin Town ...