Difference between revisions of "Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)"

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The CCEL has published the following guiding principles for responding to concerns about abuse, neglect or self-neglect: (''A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada'' (2011)).
The CCEL has published the following guiding principles for responding to concerns about abuse, neglect or self-neglect: (''A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada'' (2011)).


'''1.  Talk to the individual'''  
'''1.  Talk to the individual'''<br>
Ask questions. Talk to the person about their experience. Help the person to identify resources that could be helpful.  
Ask questions. Talk to the person about their experience. Help the person to identify resources that could be helpful.  


'''2.  Respect personal values'''
'''2.  Respect personal values'''