Over 1,000 concerns of elder abuse reported in Cork and Kerry last year
The HSE in Ireland reported nearly 1,100 concerns regarding elder abuse in Cork and Kerry over the past year, with a significant portion involving emotional abuse and neglect. The report highlights the vulnerability of older adults to various forms of exploitation, including financial and physical mistreatment.
Why it matters
The data underscores the growing need for safeguarding measures and public awareness regarding the rights and protection of the elderly population.
The said 600 of these concerns related to emotional abuse including bullying, humiliating the person, or coercive control of an older person. Picture: John Stillwell/PA
The article reports on official government data and social work perspectives without injecting partisan commentary.
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