Keeping older people safe from the silent issue of elder abuse and neglect

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Keeping older people safe from the silent issue of elder abuse and neglect

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

Eldery woman, afraid, sad
Elder abuse and neglect cause harm or distress within relationships of trust

ELDER HEALTH

Older people are not strangers to neglect, abuse and mistreatment. This
uncomfortable topic does need to be aired, and professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse thinks now is as good a time as any

Tips for healthcare professionals, Try to get the older person alone so you can ask questions and watch the response. Age Concern is generally the place to go if you are worried abou