In Dementia Care Elder abuse can occur in both formal and informal caring situations. Caring for a person with dementia can cause a great deal of stress, which can lead to physical or verbal aggression by either the person with dementia or their carer. This project seeks to understand these situations and other forms of abuse against older people with dementia and their carers, with a view to overcoming abuse and better supporting all involved. There are various forms of abuse against older people including physical, psychological, financial, sexual abuse and neglect.
Elder abuse can occur in both formal and informal caring situations.
It is not always the person requiring care who is the victim of abuse. Carers themselves may be the victims of abuse. The present project is designed to help meet the information needs of concerned individuals and organisations so that they are better equipped to deal with this significant social issue. Information will be collected through discussion forums and interviews with experts and individuals who have some experience with elder abuse. These sessions will be recorded and transcribed for analysis, the results of which will be presented in a report of the project's findings.