The PMH Blog

Millions of vulnerable adults, including the elderly and those with disabilities, rely on care systems for protection, yet abuse and exploitation often persist undetected.

Effective safeguarding depe...

Dementia support extends beyond symptom management; it requires protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Safeguarding ensures safety while upholding dignity, independen...

Dementia typically impacts memory and cognition, but complex dementia cases involve significantly more challenging symptoms, health risks, and care requirements. Identifying what makes a case complex ...

Hobson explores the global perspectives of dementia in her book with a key focus on the  increase in dementia diagnoses and the impact that this has for home-based support to keep people living with d...

Modern dementia care increasingly utilizes technology to bolster safety, independence, and dignity. Enabling individuals to stay in familiar environments significantly enhances emotional wellbeing.

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Dementia care is evolving rapidly. As healthcare providers, care homes, and families face increasingly complex challenges, traditional task-based approaches are no longer enough to meet the needs of p...

Caring for individuals with advanced dementia presents complex challenges especially when balancing safety with personal dignity and independence. As cognitive decline progresses, risks such as falls,...

Despite significant investment in staff training including workshops and certifications in areas such as dementia care and safeguarding, many health and social care organisations struggle to translate...

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is a common, underreported abuse, often occurring subtly through manipulation or abuse of trust by someone known to the victim. Early recognition of warning...

When we talk about safeguarding, the focus often falls on visible forms of abuse: physical, emotional, or financial. Yet one of the most damaging and frequently overlooked issues is neglect in care.

Dementia care is rapidly transforming due to the sharp increase in dementia among aging global populations. This rising prevalence demands a fundamental evolution in care systems to effectively and su...

In high-risk care settings, many adults face the lasting effects of trauma. Too often, care systems focus on managing behavior rather than understanding it. Trauma-informed care is a critical shift, e...