The section on behavior has information on working with the behavioral changes associated with Huntington's disease. Abuse of the person with Huntington's disease can range from the overzealous expression of frustration on the part of the caregiver or family members in dealing with the patient's behavioral problems to financial exploitation and beyond. If you suspect that someone is abused you must take the steps to report the abuse to the proper agencies. Do not let the person become isolated and feel that they have no place to turn for help. At the core of a significant amount of abuse is the perpetuation of the feelings of worthlessness and despair that tie the victim to the perpetrator.
Verbal abuse occurs when a person is constantly berated for the actions or inactions.
If I did not take care of you, you would not have any place to go. No one wants to see you or be around you. I am all that you've got. Foul language is not required to make someone feel badly. You can see evidence of this as black eyes, cut lips, cigarette burns and bruises.