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Abuse and Family Violence – Elder abuse

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Elder abuse

Elder abuse, or senior abuse, is any action or neglectful lack of action by someone in a relationship of trust that results in harm to an older person. Commonly recognized types of elder abuse include physical, psychological, and financial abuse.

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  • Abuse and Family Violence - Abuse of people with disabilities

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I suspect my elderly neighbour is being abused and neglected by her son and daughter-in-law who live with her. What can I do?
What are the rules about reporting elder abuse?
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