Pages tagged "Elder Abuse"
More on Elder Abuse - Dying for Dollars
Feb 22, 2012
Authorities estimate that something like 5% of Australians over the age of 65 will be abused at some time. But authorities also admit that the prevalence could indeed be double that figure given that one of the characteristics of this kind of crime is significant under reporting.In every Australian state and territory, the issue of Elder Abuse; that is: abuse of elderly people by a trusted relative or friend, often, but not exclusively, for financial gain, is becoming a serious problem.
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Elder Abuse - a reality we cannot ignore
Nov 01, 2011
Whenever I speak on the subject of euthanasia & assisted suicide, one of my main points is always the issue of .Elder Abuse
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Calls for a national approach to Elder Abuse
Dec 14, 2010
The national newspaper, , ran an article today calling for a national hotline to be set up to deal with the problem of
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