RESEARCH
Elder abuse and dementia
Three short films exemplify best-practice responses to elder abuse in the context of dementia, co-produced with older people, carers and service providers.
TYPE
Video resource
TOPIC
Elder abuse, Dementia
FUNDED BY
State Trustees Australia Foundation
Three short films have been developed that exemplify best-practice responses to cases of elder abuse in the context of dementia:
- where the carer financially abuses the person with dementia
- where the person with dementia physically abuses the carer
- where there is neglect related to advancing dementia.
These State Trustees Australia Foundation funded films were co-produced with older people, carers, and service providers across aged care and health services.
The films provide clear and consistent messaging and training on how providers should respond to elder abuse in the context of dementia.
Introducing the films
Associate Professor Bianca Brijnath, Director of Social Gerontology, NARI introduces the films.
Financial abuse
Physical abuse
Neglect
Ministerial endorsement
Luke Donnellan, Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers endorses and speaks about the importance of these films