What You Can Do About Elder Abuse

A sense of helplessness can turn people away from getting involved in such an issue as Elder Abuse. So, with the assistance of various sources I've list below some of the things You can do:

According to the Canadian Seniors Secretarial

• How can I help stop elder abuse?
  Know what elder abuse involves... be aware of the warning signs and know what services are available. Some specific tips;
• Be aware of support services in your community. This includes social service agencies, seniors’ centres, legal services, clergy, transition houses or shelters, health centres, etc.
  Become a community "watchdog". Keep a watchful eye out for loved ones, friends, or neighbours who may be vulnerable.
• Speak up if you have concerns. That means even if you are not sure. You have a right and responsibility to question.
• Become involved. Find out what is being done to prevent abuse. Volunteer with older adults in your community.
• Support efforts and programs to increase and strengthen services in your community.

In USA the website of NCEA contains answers to many questions regarding Elder Abuse.

UK

Help the Aged Website

Action on Elder Abuse

Australia:

Queensland: Elder Abuse Prevention Unit/"
Victoria: Elder Abuse Prevention Assn.

All Australian States:

Preventing Abuse of Older People

I hope the above information will be of help to some of you who want to find out more about the issue; or wishes to get involved in some way to help.
Another way you can help is to offer your suggestions or assitance re this site.

My apologies if information you require is not cover by this post/site. I am just a single person who has been "fired up" by a terrible case.