by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

If you think being battered as a young adult is complicated, image the same set of dynamics superimposed on an aging body and compromised health. I liken it to child abuse without the freedom of a potential future beyond being abused.

Most of the help in spousal abuse is directed to the young and middle-aged. But that doesn’t mean the concerns of battered women 55 plus is inconsequential. To the contrary…with each passing decade, the imprisonment intensifies.

Here are five key concerns troubling this underserved population of battered wives…

To read the complete article, please visit Elderly Battered Wives – The 5 Key Concerns Troubling Older Abused Women

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