THE HSE Midlands is reminding people this week of the national Elder Abuse campaign 'Open your Eyes', which aims to highlight the issue of Elder Abuse and increase the awareness of this issue among the general public.
Most older people do not experience abuse. But, unfortunately, there are ways in which an older person can be harmed or abused by others.
An older person may also experience more than one form of abuse at any given time.
An older person may also experience more than one form of abuse at any given time.
Elder Abuse has been defined as a "single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person or violates their human and civil rights".(Protecting Our Future, 2002)
All referrals of alleged Elder Abuse to the HSE are treated in confidence and, as much as possible, handled in a way that respects the wishes of the older person.
The aim of the HSE service is to ensure the safety and well-being of an older person while providing support to stop the abusive behaviour. Anyone who is being abused, or is concerned about abuse, should talk to someone they trust or they can contact the Elder Abuse Officer for Laois/Offaly in confidence at 057 93 29201, email carmel.broughan@hse.ie or postal address 9 William Street, Tullamore County Offaly .
Alternatively, you can contact the HSE Information Line on 1850 24 1850 Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm or contact a health professional such as GP, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker. Information with regard to forms and types of Elder Abuse are available at Older People Services
All referrals of alleged Elder Abuse to the HSE are treated in confidence and, as much as possible, handled in a way that respects the wishes of the older person.
The aim of the HSE service is to ensure the safety and well-being of an older person while providing support to stop the abusive behaviour. Anyone who is being abused, or is concerned about abuse, should talk to someone they trust or they can contact the Elder Abuse Officer for Laois/Offaly in confidence at 057 93 29201, email carmel.broughan@hse.ie or postal address 9 William Street, Tullamore County Offaly .
Alternatively, you can contact the HSE Information Line on 1850 24 1850 Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm or contact a health professional such as GP, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker. Information with regard to forms and types of Elder Abuse are available at Older People Services
SOURCE: The Offaly Express.ie
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