Elder Abuse And Neglect Prevention To Be Discussed At National Forum | NewsRoom Elder abuse and neglect prevention is the subject of a two day forum in Wellington this week. Organised by Age Concern New Zealand the annual forum this year also marks 20 years of elder abuse and neglect prevention (EANP) services in New Zealand. Nearly 50 EANP staff from throughout the country will spend Tuesday to Thursday listening, learning and sharing. Topics include EANP service philosophy and practice guidelines; balancing consumer rights and duty of care; police protocols for answering domestic calls; hoarding, self neglect and ethical decision making; support workers education; and scams. Age Concern New Zealand elder abuse and neglect prevention national advisor Louise Collins says elder abuse is a serious national problem. “Age Concern is committed to stamping it out and after Thursday staff will be even better equipped to combat abuse and neglect in its various forms,” she said. “It can be financial abuse – using their money or possessions without their consent. It can be threats or coercion; physical abuse – hitting older people or locking them inside; depriving them of social contact or not providing the care they need.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:47:58 +0000
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