2.3 What are the Risks and Causes

Question 2: What are the RISKS…

  • R = roaming/wandering
  • I = imminent physical harm e.g.. falls, frailty
  • S = suicide
  • K = kinship/relationships
  • S = self neglect/substance abuse

Question 2: …and what are the possible causes (think P.I.E.C.E.S.™)?

  • P = physical
  • I = intellectual
  • E = emotional
  • C = capabilities
  • E = environment
  • S = social