Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Elder abuse can mean ...

Financial or Property Abuse
- being persuaded into signing over money, property or possessions

Physical Abuse
- being handled roughly, slapped or hit, or being forcefully confined or restrained

Emotional Abuse
- being insulted, threatened or called names

Neglect
- being denied food, medical care, clothing, shelter or social contact

Sexual Abuse
- being forced to be sexually intimate

Does this affect you?

For information, intervention, or to request a speaker for your group, contact the Age Concern Manawatu Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention Coordinator on 355 2832, or click on this link to email to elderabuse@ageconcern-manawatu.co.nz

Our EANP Coordinator is available to discuss problems, and to assist by working with older people who are experiencing abuse or neglect.

This service is free, and anyone can report a case of elder abuse or neglect.   Nothing is too small to be discussed, and your confidentiality is assured.

Where else can you go for help?

Talk it over with someone.  This could be a friend, a family member, your nurse or doctor, a spiritual advisor, or the Police.

Older people should not be abused or neglected.