Preventing sexual assault of people with dementia in residential aged care

This webinar is presented by the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) in conjunction with the Older Women’s Network NSW and Celebrate Ageing Ltd as part of the #ReadyToListen project funded by the Department of Health (Australia).

"Of the estimated 50 sexual assaults in residential aged care each week in Australia – most victim/survivors are people living with dementia.
In this webinar we ask:

What makes people living with dementia vulnerable to sexual assault in aged care?
How can an understanding of vulnerability help us to prevent sexual assault?
What do people living with dementia want to see happen?

The webinar outlines the role that perceptions of people with dementia play in their vulnerability to sexual assault in residential aged care. It offers practical resources for prevention, including the launch of the #ReadyToListen Dementia MAP (myths, facts and practical strategies)."

The panel hosted by Jane Caro:

Theresa Flavin, advocate and activist for the rights and dignity of people living with dementia and their carers
Dr Catherine Barrett, Director, Celebrate Ageing. Coordinator #ReadyToListen project
Yumi Lee, CEO, Older Women’s Network NSW

Featuring:

Kate Swaffer, Co founder and Human Rights Advisor, Dementia Alliance International
John Quinn, dementia advocate
Special guest Dr Kay Patterson, Age Discrimination Commissioner,  to launch the #ReadyToListen project
Craig Gear OAM, CEO, Older Persons Advocacy Network to launch the #ReadyToListen resources.

Visit #ReadyToListen page for resources and project updates

Source: Older Persons Advocacy Network