Don't look away : neglect of older people Te Tari Kaumātua | Office for Seniors
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BookPublisher: Wellington, New Zealand : Te Tari Kaumātua | Office for Seniors, 2023Description: electronic document (3 pages) ; PDF.Subject(s): ELDER ABUSE | NEGLECT | OLDER PEOPLE | RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Download resource, PDF | Access the website for videos and other resources | Read more in the WEAAD 2023 news item Summary: This resource looks at the complex issue of neglect. Neglect is a complex issue - as it involves what isn't done, rather than what is. It's not about a single instance like a forgotten meal, but a pattern of disregard for an older person's needs, including medical and emotional care. This short guide highlights some of the less obvious signs of neglect.
Te Tari Kaumātua | Office for Seniors has also published the resource "Hidden harm" along with videos and other digital resources to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect. Record #8255
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This resource looks at the complex issue of neglect. Neglect is a complex issue - as it involves what isn't done, rather than what is. It's not about a single instance like a forgotten meal, but a pattern of disregard for an older person's needs, including medical and emotional care. This short guide highlights some of the less obvious signs of neglect.
Te Tari Kaumātua | Office for Seniors has also published the resource "Hidden harm" along with videos and other digital resources to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect. Record #8255
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