On Thursday, May 8, 2014, the ACL Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program held a new webinar on as part of a series to provide helpful, current, and applicable information for professionals who work with people with dementia and/or their caregivers.
This particular webinar focused on elder abuse and neglect as it relates to people with dementia. Participants learned about:
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The incidence and prevalence of elder abuse, especially abuse of those with dementia
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Tips for screening and assessing for elder abuse in the population of people with dementia
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Programs that are addressing elder abuse among the population of people with dementia
More information is available here.