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Safeguarding people with dementia: Recognising adult abuse
Safeguarding people with dementia: Recognising adult abuse
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Safeguarding people with dementia: recognising adult abuse is a valuable resource for anyone involved in dementia care across all settings. Produced by Alzheimer's Society in association with Action on Elder Abuse, this booklet is an accessible and informative guide for care professionals on recognising abuse and taking appropriate action.
People with dementia can be vulnerable to abuse for a number of different reasons. This booklet outlines potential causes and signs of different forms of abuse including: physical, sexual, psychological, financial, neglect and discrimination. It contains explanations of key definitions from best practice guidance and essential questions to consider.
This resource - essential reference material for every care worker - contains the chapters on the following areas: what dementia is; what abuse is; people with dementia and vulnerability to abuse; how to recognise abuse; what action should be taken and where to go for support.
The emphasis is on practical guidance to implement best practice including reporting and recording procedures. It is designed to be used in conjunction with organisational policies and according to national standards.
People with dementia can be vulnerable to abuse for a number of different reasons. This booklet outlines potential causes and signs of different forms of abuse including: physical, sexual, psychological, financial, neglect and discrimination. It contains explanations of key definitions from best practice guidance and essential questions to consider.
This resource - essential reference material for every care worker - contains the chapters on the following areas: what dementia is; what abuse is; people with dementia and vulnerability to abuse; how to recognise abuse; what action should be taken and where to go for support.
The emphasis is on practical guidance to implement best practice including reporting and recording procedures. It is designed to be used in conjunction with organisational policies and according to national standards.
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