EAE Theory: The Use Of Person Centered Approach

One theory that I continue to apply at EAO is the use of person-centred approach as you need to let the older adult who is being abused or suspects abuse of a friend decide what they would like to do. The person is the expert of there own life, not you as the SSW, you are there for support. Ways I have applied this is during calls to the head office from older adults, and during training session and fairs when older adults or care takers are discussing issues of elder abuse. Another theory that I consistently apply here at EAO is anti-oppressive practice because I need to remember that older adults come from different cultural backgrounds and religions then my own. Otherwise, I would come of judgemental because I would be forcing my beliefs