November 11th, 2008
People with dementia ‘vulnerable to abuse’
Providing high-quality care services can help prevent neglect and abuse of elderly patients, according to a recent report. Councils with higher overall quality ratings are more likely to have better safeguarding practices in place, the Commission for Social Care Inspection report says. The research is part of the Department of Health’s No Secrets guidance on responding to adult abuse. Neil Hunt, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Society, said people with dementia are vulnerable to abuse through neglect, poor-quality care and discrimination. “This report shows that people already contending with poor quality care are being let down by ineffective safeguards against abuse,” he added. Alzheimer’s Society provides information and education, support for carers, quality day and home care in addition to funding medical and scientific research. In recent news, it has been revealed by US researchers a vitamin found in meat, fish and potatoes my help prevent people from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
10 November 2008
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November 11th, 2008 at 10:27 am
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