“I’ve never felt so helpless. Mary* sat at the kitchen table ignoring me knocking on her door, calling her name, and asking her to let me in. She was less than 10 feet away, had to hear me, but didn’t acknowledge me.” Many who have had loved ones experience trauma have experienced this helplessness—wanting to help but not knowing how. Trauma-informed care helps us recognize trauma and provide support during these moments, so that our loved ones can regain their lives.
Learn about trauma-informed care and how to recognize and implement trauma-informed care for older adults in this article.
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