This booklet, produced by Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, is designed to help those who work with people with dementia become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse. People with dementia can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment for many reasons. Dementia can also make it harder to detect when abuse is taking place. The booklet provides guidance on action to be taken and where to go for support. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is abuse; why are people with dementia vulnerable to abuse; how do we recognise abuse; what action should be taken; and where to go for support?
This booklet, produced by Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, is designed to help those who work with people with dementia become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse. People with dementia can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment for many reasons. Dementia can also make it harder to detect when abuse is taking place. The booklet provides guidance on action to be taken and where to go for support. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is abuse; why are people with dementia vulnerable to abuse; how do we recognise abuse; what action should be taken; and where to go for support?
Older men, may, like older women, be victims of abuse, yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. This book draws on in depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse. The author presents practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers. The different kinds of abuse experienced by the men, which can include not only financial, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, but also physical and emotional neglect. The needs of abuse victims are detailed and guidelines for initial assessment of need and good practice in the long term are outlined.
Older men, may, like older women, be victims of abuse, yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. This book draws on in depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse. The author presents practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers. The different kinds of abuse experienced by the men, which can include not only financial, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, but also physical and emotional neglect. The needs of abuse victims are detailed and guidelines for initial assessment of need and good practice in the long term are outlined.
Research study focusing on the needs of older women suffering abuse. Looks at the views of the women themselves, and also of social care staff working with elder abuse. Uses their evidence to provide good practice recommendations. Highlights the complex and long term needs of abused older women and the problems experienced by workers. Argues that a more positive attitude towards older people and flexible multi agency working are essential for the provision of effective services for victims of elder abuse.
Research study focusing on the needs of older women suffering abuse. Looks at the views of the women themselves, and also of social care staff working with elder abuse. Uses their evidence to provide good practice recommendations. Highlights the complex and long term needs of abused older women and the problems experienced by workers. Argues that a more positive attitude towards older people and flexible multi agency working are essential for the provision of effective services for victims of elder abuse.
Subject terms:
needs, older people, social care provision, user views, women, domestic violence, elder abuse;
This book shows how support groups for victims of elder abuse provide opportunities for the voices of older people to be heard. Following groups through a two-year period, the author discusses how they were set up and the difficulties encountered and overcome, linking these experiences to group work theory. The author presents qualitative material alongside guidance for how to undertake practical and therapeutic work with male and female survivors. The book presents findings regarding the interplay of child abuse, domestic violence and adult abuse, and highlights the need for professionals to recognise close links between the different types of abuse.
This book shows how support groups for victims of elder abuse provide opportunities for the voices of older people to be heard. Following groups through a two-year period, the author discusses how they were set up and the difficulties encountered and overcome, linking these experiences to group work theory. The author presents qualitative material alongside guidance for how to undertake practical and therapeutic work with male and female survivors. The book presents findings regarding the interplay of child abuse, domestic violence and adult abuse, and highlights the need for professionals to recognise close links between the different types of abuse.
Aims to provide agencies dealing with vulnerable adults develop basic awareness programmes on adult abuse. Covers questions such as; selection of trainers; venue and equipment; training for trainers; policy, law and evaluation; disclosure and confidentiality. Includes case histories, exercises and worksheets.
Aims to provide agencies dealing with vulnerable adults develop basic awareness programmes on adult abuse. Covers questions such as; selection of trainers; venue and equipment; training for trainers; policy, law and evaluation; disclosure and confidentiality. Includes case histories, exercises and worksheets.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, training, training materials, violence, vulnerable adults, adult abuse, financial abuse;
Practical training manual written for home care, residential and day care staff, who need to be able to recognise elder abuse, but may not be trained to do so. Includes a range of exercises and worksheets. Key areas covered include: defining elder abuse; recognising elder abuse; what to do when working with elder abuse; case conferences; long term work with victims and abusers; abuse in institutions; and issues for managers.
Practical training manual written for home care, residential and day care staff, who need to be able to recognise elder abuse, but may not be trained to do so. Includes a range of exercises and worksheets. Key areas covered include: defining elder abuse; recognising elder abuse; what to do when working with elder abuse; case conferences; long term work with victims and abusers; abuse in institutions; and issues for managers.
Subject terms:
home care, older people, residential care, staff, staff development, training, training materials, care homes, day services, elder abuse;
This training manual is designed specifically for residential and day care staff who work with older people. Topics covered in the manual are closely linked to the new requirements for training in social care work as outlined in the TOPSS induction and foundation standards. Each of the chapters contains exercises, case studies, a reading list and a simple discussion of the relevant theory. The key areas covered include: the principles of care, the role of the care worker, the needs of older people, care planning and risk assessment, effective communication and recording, supervision, dealing with challenging behaviour, death and dying, and elder abuse.
This training manual is designed specifically for residential and day care staff who work with older people. Topics covered in the manual are closely linked to the new requirements for training in social care work as outlined in the TOPSS induction and foundation standards. Each of the chapters contains exercises, case studies, a reading list and a simple discussion of the relevant theory. The key areas covered include: the principles of care, the role of the care worker, the needs of older people, care planning and risk assessment, effective communication and recording, supervision, dealing with challenging behaviour, death and dying, and elder abuse.
Extended abstract:
Author
PRITCHARD Jacki
Title
Training manual for working with older people in residential and day care settings.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley, 2003
Summary
This manual is designed specifically for residential and day care staff who work with older people. Topics covered are closely linked to the new requirements for training in social care work as outlined in the TOPSS induction and foundation standards.
Context
The book is intended to support the recently-introduced national standards on induction for care workers. Designed to promote good practice in working with older people in residential and day care, it is aimed at helping care workers meet the new requirements.
Contents
A glossary is followed by 12 chapters on training care workers and using the manual; principles of care; the role of the care worker; the needs of older people; care planning; risk assessment; effective communication; recording; supervision; dealing with challenging behaviour; death, dying and bereavement; and abuse. Each chapter clearly outlines the TOPSS Induction and Foundation Standards and NVQs it is relevant to and contains a simple discussion of the relevant theory together with exercises, case studies, photocopiable handouts and other materials, a reading list, related training videos and useful organisations. Appendices list BVS videos and contact details of useful organisations.
93 references
Subject terms:
older people, residential care, risk assessment, supervision, case records, challenging behaviour, care homes, care planning, communication, day services, death, dying, elder abuse;
Presents an overview of the developments and issues around elder abuse in the United Kingdom and Canada and draws out best practice guidelines. Analyses research, theory, policy development, legislation, practice issues, resources and new ideas. Looks more specifically at: clinical practice developments; interagency coordination; self help for older people; awareness raising; financial abuse; and the medical and police perspectives. Innovative models for abuse intervention which originate in Canada are described and assessed. Also includes ideas for training and tested training exercises.
Presents an overview of the developments and issues around elder abuse in the United Kingdom and Canada and draws out best practice guidelines. Analyses research, theory, policy development, legislation, practice issues, resources and new ideas. Looks more specifically at: clinical practice developments; interagency coordination; self help for older people; awareness raising; financial abuse; and the medical and police perspectives. Innovative models for abuse intervention which originate in Canada are described and assessed. Also includes ideas for training and tested training exercises.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, medical treatment, older people, police, policy formulation, self-help, social care provision, comparative studies, elder abuse, financial abuse, good practice;
Offers a new approach to supervision practice. Considers the need and format for successful supervision, methods of effective implementation, particular difficulties and problems frequently encountered, and anti-discriminatory practice. Provides practical suggestions and examples throughout. Includes chapters on supervision of care home staff; supervising staff in family court welfare teams; supervision and appraisal in the probation services; supervision in day care; supervision and work with older people; and supervision of social services managers.
Offers a new approach to supervision practice. Considers the need and format for successful supervision, methods of effective implementation, particular difficulties and problems frequently encountered, and anti-discriminatory practice. Provides practical suggestions and examples throughout. Includes chapters on supervision of care home staff; supervising staff in family court welfare teams; supervision and appraisal in the probation services; supervision in day care; supervision and work with older people; and supervision of social services managers.
Subject terms:
management, older people, probation, practice teaching, residential care, social workers, student social workers, staff, staff management, staff supervision, voluntary organisations, approved premises, approved social workers, child protection, day services, good practice;
Includes chapters on: risking legal repercussions; risk assessment in child protection; children with disabilities; a framework of risk assessment and management for older people; social work with disabled people; risk management and people with mental health problems; risk and substance abuse; offender risk and probation practice; sex offender risk assessment; and the risk of violence to staff.
Includes chapters on: risking legal repercussions; risk assessment in child protection; children with disabilities; a framework of risk assessment and management for older people; social work with disabled people; risk management and people with mental health problems; risk and substance abuse; offender risk and probation practice; sex offender risk assessment; and the risk of violence to staff.
Subject terms:
mental health, mental health problems, management, offenders, older people, physical disabilities, probation service, risk, risk assessment, risk management, sex offenders, social workers, substance misuse, staff, staff management, training, violence, assessment, child protection, children, good practice;