By Laura Wakely
19th October 2010
BETWEEN one and five per cent of Victorians aged over 65 years will experience some form of elder abuse.
But senior residents will have the opportunity to learn how to protect their rights at a free session in Wallan tomorrow afternoon.
Seniors Rights Victoria will hold the “Know and Protect Your Rights” information session to give senior residents a better understanding of the types of elder abuse as well as information on the free and confidential helpline, advocacy and legal services available to seniors.
But senior residents will have the opportunity to learn how to protect their rights at a free session in Wallan tomorrow afternoon.
Seniors Rights Victoria will hold the “Know and Protect Your Rights” information session to give senior residents a better understanding of the types of elder abuse as well as information on the free and confidential helpline, advocacy and legal services available to seniors.
According to the Department of Health and Aged Care, elder abuse is any act that occurs within a relationship where there is an implication of trust, which results in harm to an older person.
Ovens and King Community Health Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy project officer Debbie Hogg said the session was important for seniors and their families to attend.
“Elder abuse is still very taboo as a subject and as such it is very under-reported,” Ms Hogg said.
“The sessions we are running are to increase the awareness (of elder abuse).”
The “Know and Protect Your Rights” information session will run from 2pm to 3pm on the 20 October at the Wallan Multi-Purpose Centre.
For details contact Debbie Hogg, at Ovens and King Community Health Service on 5723 2041.
Ovens and King Community Health Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy project officer Debbie Hogg said the session was important for seniors and their families to attend.
“Elder abuse is still very taboo as a subject and as such it is very under-reported,” Ms Hogg said.
“The sessions we are running are to increase the awareness (of elder abuse).”
The “Know and Protect Your Rights” information session will run from 2pm to 3pm on the 20 October at the Wallan Multi-Purpose Centre.
For details contact Debbie Hogg, at Ovens and King Community Health Service on 5723 2041.
SOURCE: The Star News Group
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