Adults at Risk

Question 1

What is the definition of an at risk adult?

Answer 1

Person >18 who is maybe in need of community care service and may be unable to take care of themselves and protect themselves from exploitation

Question 2

What defines an at risk adult?

Answer 2

18+ and:
Living residential accommodation/ sheltered housing 
Receive domiciliary care
In prison
Contact w/ probation service
Receive welfare support 
Receiving support
Expectant or nursing mothers in residential care

Question 3

Types of abuse?

Answer 3

Physical, sexual, psychological, financial, neglect

Question 4

What groups are at risk?

Answer 4

Lacking mental capacity
Severe physical impairment 
Sensory impairment 
Comatosed
Aphasia

Question 5

What factors make people at risk?

Answer 5

Compliant on service/ practitioner
No support network
Social isolation
Unable to communicate

Question 6

What are the 7 indicators of abuse?

Answer 6

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Neglect
4. Financial
5. Self harm
6. Sexual

Question 7

What people may have poorer oral health?

Answer 7

Homeless people - no permanent address of register

People w/ learning difficulties

Question 8

How to help people who you suspect abuse of a pt?

Answer 8

Create a space for person to talk
If disclose - listen don’t judge
Address immediate safety issues
If don’t want to take immediate action - signpost them

Question 9

What to do is you suspect domestic abuse?

Answer 9

If not disclosed

• If suspicions raised it is important that act on them
• Ensure privacy
• Show person you have time to listen

If disclosed
- Seek to empower victim