Older people and legal advice – the need for joined up and creative approaches

作者: Joe Duffy , Subhajit Basu , Katherine C. Pearson

DOI: 10.1080/09649069.2012.675463

关键词: Public relationsLegal advicePsychologyThe InternetOlder peopleInformation sharingNorthern irelandDementia diagnosisWork (electrical)Welfare

摘要: This paper reports the findings from research conducted with older people in Northern Ireland which investigated whether their needs for legal information and advice were being met. One of unique aspects involved investigating potential internet as a possible source advising relation to problems. The suggest that online may frequently assist identifying answers questions, but not be an adequate substitute personal communication advice. also highlights need professionals work together meet persons safeguard interests. Such ‘joined up’ approaches are particularly important, example at point dementia diagnosis, where sharing between health social care significantly promote welfare interests vulnerable live...

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