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ARTICLE · 21 JUNE 2023

Protecting yourself from elder abuse: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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What is elder abuse? How to prevent such abuse?

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Karina Penfold
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Co-authored by Lauren Sleiman

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day falls every year on 15 June. It is a day which represents the world's stance against all manifestations of abuse inflicted on older people. Elder abuse has become a hot topic in recent news but it is far from a newly emerging issue. Unfortunately, as Lawyers in Coleman Greig's Wills & Estate Planning team, we continue to bear witness to elder abuse in day-to-day practice. We actively work to equip clients with the knowledge they need to identify abuse and to inform clients of the courses of action available to them in redressing the exploitation of older persons.

What is elder abuse?

According to the World Health Organisation, elder abuse is 'a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person'. Contrary to popular opinion, elder abuse is not limited to physical abuse - it

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