Tackling the complex issue of elder financial abuse

Published 5th September 2019

National Seniors Australia says more needs to be done to increase awareness of elder abuse, including financial and psychological abuse.

Chief Advocate, Ian Henschke told 2GB radio’s George and Paul his organisation regularly heard stories of financial abuse and remained committed to tackling the issue.

“We know that the age that older Australians need help and when they tend to go into aged care is in that period between 80 and 84”, he said.

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Source:
Unknown Author, 2019, National Seniors Australia (https://nationalseniors.com.au/)