They may find it difficult to carry out physical tasks due to sensory loss. A person is unique and may have had different life experiences which means the way dementia affects them is personal to them. They have different likes/ dislikes and needs so we must try to meet these the best we can. 1.3 A person with dementia may feel excluded from society because the way they are treated by other's. They may not be given the opportunity to be involved just because other's haven't got the time of day for them.
Emotional/ psychological abuse – this is a type of abuse most difficult to prove. By definition it is subjecting or exposing another person to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma. It can be bullying, threats of harm, intimidation, humiliation, withholding of affection, isolation, discrimination. Unlike physical or sexual abuse, psychological abuse is not a single incident, it is rather a repetitive behaviour, occurring over time. Signs and symptoms may include: depression, withdrawal, insomnia and any
We all have the right to live our lives free from abuse. It is recognised that certain groups of people may be more likely to experience abuse and less able to access services or support to keep themselves safe. Some of these groups may include individuals with mental ill health or dementia, learning, physical or sensory disabilities, frailty due to age, types of physical illness or a drug or alcohol problem. Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human rights by another person or persons. Abuse can be • Physical – such as hitting, slapping, rough handling, misuse of medication, misuse of restraint.
Physical abuse can result in psychological distress such as depression, emotional distress and even thoughts of suicide. Signs of physical abuse include bruises, grab marks, burns, cuts, depression, swelling and injuries that doesn't fit the explanation. Sexual abuse (Molestation) is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. According to research, people with disabilities are at greater risk of victimization of sexual abuse due to a lack of understanding. Even though the number of cases are high, a lot will go unnoticed this is because of a number of factors including not being able to communicate effectively, lack of education or understanding regarding sex and being socially isolated and not having a way of telling someone other than the abuser in confidence.
However there are many other types of ways someone can be psychologically abused. Psychological abuse can make someone feel very low about themselves and ‘less of a person’. It can diminish a person's sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth. Psychological abuse can also be in the form of blackmail and can happen when the adult is excluded from decision making and being deprived from their right. Sexual abuse is another type of abuse which can be experienced.
Eventually, patients may wander, be unable to engage in conversation, desultory in mood, uncooperative, and become incontinent. In late stages of the disease, persons may become totally incapable of caring for themselves. Death can then follow, perhaps from pneumonia or some
The abuser may withhold money, affection, attention, and even sex from their victim, if the victim did not please the abuser. If the victim is able to work outside of their home, the abuser may call to check on them multiple times a day, with an excuse as simple as just wanting to know they are okay. The victims’ time away from the abuser may be limited and even questioned or scrutinized. The victim may feel that they have to walk on eggshells so they do not displease their abuser and face more
If carer has not had the correct mandatory training. If carer feels that a vulnerable person may be at risk of harm, they should know the correct procedure for reporting this. 2.1 Conflicts and dilemmas can arise when the carer feels that what the vulnerable adult wants or what they are prepared to do is not necessarily 'good' for them or in their best interests. For example: If a resident wants to stay in bed all day, when they are able to get up. If a resident is refusing to eat at mealtimes for whatever reason they may have.
Unit 4 1. Define the following types of abuse Physical abuse is any intentional and unwanted contact causing feelings of intimidation, physical suffering and injury. It may not cause you any pain or even leave bruises but this behaviour is not healthy. Examples of this could be pushing or pulling, scratching, biting or grabbing throwing objects at you and force-feeding. Sexual abuse is unwanted sexual behaviour being forced upon you by another person.
This can make a person an easy target for an abuser, this is because the person with dementia may not have the capacity to understand what they are being told to do or they may not have the cognitive ability to remember what has happened to them. There could be factors for the abuser which could include the abuser having lack of training and practice. Sometimes personal issues can play a massive part which could include the carer/abuser being stressed or having a history of abuse and continuing the cycle. There are many factors that may make a person more vulnerable to abuse. The factors include low self-esteem or self