Help stop abuse of the elderly
By Seamus Lynch
[Published: Saturday 28, June 2008 - 14:42]
Three per cent of older people in Northern Ireland are experiencing abuse: financial, physical, emotional, sexual and neglect. Abuse against any individual must not be tolerated.
Our research shows that tackling child abuse is the issue that Northern Ireland's public would most readily support. Yet the majority have never even heard of elder abuse. Often ignorance of what elder abuse is means that abuse of vulnerable, older people goes undetected and unreported.
Following the news from Foyle Women's Aid that over half its occupants are women over 70, Help the Aged would encourage those experiencing abuse, or for those who think they know someone experiencing abuse, to request a copy of its leaflet: Putting a stop to the abuse of older people.
To obtain a copy call Help the Aged in Northern Ireland on 028 9023 0666 or email infoni@helptheaged.org.uk. All requests will be treated as confidential.
Seamus Lynch
Help the Aged in NI
SOURCE: BelfastTelegraph
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