An elderly woman and her family were living in squalor and social isolation and repeatedly rejected the offers of help. The author talks to a social worker about the uphill struggle she faced when she tried to improve their lives.
An elderly woman and her family were living in squalor and social isolation and repeatedly rejected the offers of help. The author talks to a social worker about the uphill struggle she faced when she tried to improve their lives.
Subject terms:
housing, learning disabilities, social isolation, mental health problems, older people, risk, social workers, assessment, challenging behaviour, families;