World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Keynote Address | COTA Victoria & Seniors Rights Victoria

State Library Theatrette 179 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In Australia, 1 in 6 people over 65 years old will be abused or mistreated at some time. Only a third of elder abuse victim-survivors seek help from services. The main driver of elder abuse is ageism, which devalues older people and ignores their rights. Maria Dimopoulos will serve as the guest speaker at the […]

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the important issue that is believed to affect the wellbeing of millions of people around the world, and share valuable resources and insights For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events visit the website

Dementia and Elder Abuse: Challenges in identification, disclosure and response | AASW National

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As practitioners working in a range of sectors, it can be difficult to understand the intersection of family violence/elder abuse, dementia/capacity, ageing and health and its impact on an older person. Recognising this is vital in supporting them and supporting them to address the harm and to keep them safe. Any intervention requires a multifaceted […]

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