Empowering Seniors with relevant Information on Elder Abuse.
"Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. (WHO)
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Any Charges Reported on this blog are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty, through the courts.
This cartoon sums up the situation. Politicians often say "We're waiting on a report"; Lawyers/Attorneys: "Sorry, no existing laws can help."; Doctors: "Sorry, the medication didn't help." (Please email me for permission to use cartoon.)
1 comment:
Unfortunately it's just not Australia it's the reality of elder abuse in a host of other places too! Like in Florida, USA.
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