Vulnerability is the susceptibility to harm, consequences from contact among the resources accessible to people and communities and the trials they face. (Mechanic and Tanner, 2007). Dementia is a condition (a collection of related symptoms) associated with a continuing decline of the brain and its skills. (Nhs.uk, 2017). Nurses are expected to safeguard, being familiar with vulnerable patients and safeguarding them from any harm, exploitation and mistreatment. Elderly patients are at a greater risk of vulnerability and this is because of things such as, disabilities, increased frailty and poor health (de Chesnay and Anderson, 2008).
