Health services, banks, utilities and Government services have a legal responsibility to support at-risk adults with their communication and decision-making.

46 per cent of respondents either didn’t understand or didn’t know this, in Safeguarding Ireland's Red C research.

It's reminding people they have legal protections under an Assisted Decision-making Act to ensure their important decisions about money, health and welfare are voiced and respected.

Safeguarding Ireland Chair Patricia Rickard-Clarke, says an enduring power of attorney can help them, and Patricia joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.

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