Elder abuse

Question 1

When an older adult has been assessed as incapable of providing informed consent what do you do?

Answer 1

Get consent through their designated legal representative and gain client ASSENT

Question 2

What might be a challenge when working with an older adult in a reseidential or community care facility and how should you manage this?

Answer 2

There may not be enougn privacy so its important that as much privacy as possible is gained and you must respect the client’s right to refuse psychological service if there is not enough privacy

Question 3

What is some important information to be across when working with older individuals

Answer 3

The likelihood of grief and loss as well as social, physical, affective and cognitive areas that occur in older age

Question 4

What might heighten family tension when working with older adults

Answer 4

independent living, supported accomodation, health care, medical and end of life issues

Question 5

What reporting requirements might be applicable when working with older aduls

Answer 5

reporting elder abuse or neglect

Question 6

When conducting research what do you when an older adult is incapable of providing informed consent

Answer 6

Obtain it through authorised representatives and get the client’s assent

Question 7

What negative thing sometimes happen in research

Answer 7

Older people are inappropriately excluded from studeies that could potentially benefit older age groups

Question 8

What are some deficits researchers and psychoologists should be aware of when working with older adults

Answer 8

Sensory and motor deficits