Elder abuse: Do you know the signs?

Posted on Thursday, Jul. 17, 2014 — 4:57 PM

Elder abuse in the home or in nursing facilities can take on a variety of forms, some of which may not be obvious. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Terry Kornman, outreach coordinator with FiftyForward Victory over Crime, about elder abuse and how to recognize the signs of abuse in an older adult.

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Inclusive communities help prevent elder abuse

Older people are entitled to feel safe and live free of fear, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew.

Each year approximately 2,000 older people are referred to Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) services across the country.

“Elder abuse can take many forms and includes behaviours or neglect which causes physical, psychological, financial or sexual harm to an older person,” says Mrs Goodhew.

“With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday 15^th it is a timely reminder to all of us that a whole of community approach is needed to address this issue.

- See more at: http://livenews.co.nz/2014/06/13/inclusive-communities-help-prevent-elder-abuse/#sthash.IUA4SL3i.dpuf

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