Listen: Sometimes all it takes is a sympathetic ear and some time. Although only a small percentage of the elderly will report abusive situations, fostering a relationship based on trust and understanding is more likely to help expose any unsavory situations.
Intervening when Elder abuse is suspected: is an absolutely essential step. The cycle of abuse will continue until it is exposed and addressed, as the elderly are perceived as soft targets and may often be reliant on their abuser.
The AEASA (Action on Elder Abuse South Africa) may be reached by phone or via email as follows:
Land Line: 021 426 5526
Email: elderabuse.co.za
Educating others about how to recognize and report elder abuse: Abuse of the elderly may extend further than your own environment, and a single abuser may abuse several elderly people. It is essential to help others recognize the pattern of abuse as well as describing an appropriate means of reporting it.
Intervening when Elder abuse is suspected: is an absolutely essential step. The cycle of abuse will continue until it is exposed and addressed, as the elderly are perceived as soft targets and may often be reliant on their abuser.
The AEASA (Action on Elder Abuse South Africa) may be reached by phone or via email as follows:
Land Line: 021 426 5526
Email: elderabuse.co.za
Educating others about how to recognize and report elder abuse: Abuse of the elderly may extend further than your own environment, and a single abuser may abuse several elderly people. It is essential to help others recognize the pattern of abuse as well as describing an appropriate means of reporting it.
- The Shocking Truth about Elder Abuse and Neglect. Carrol Purray 2013
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