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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
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 12:00 AM

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
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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