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Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an older person, and it can take various forms ranging from physical and sexual assault, to neglect, psychological and financial mistreatment. Sadly, elder financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse prevalent in the community and is likely to increase as the Australian population ages. Those over the age of 50 are most at risk, but it can happen to anyone, including you or someone you care about.
We’ve put together some helpful information in our Elder Abuse Guide to help you protect yourself or someone you love from elder financial abuse. It covers the various types of elder financial abuse, how to recognise the warning signs and safeguard against financial abuse, scams and fraud, as well as the various resources and support services available to assist.
