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Elder abuse on the rise in New Zealand

Monday, June 20th, 2022
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Elder abuse is becoming “increasingly common” according to two organisations working with older people. Data is piling up. Minister for Seniors Ayesha Verrall says one in 10 older people experience elder abuse in New Zealand. Age Concern says it received around 825 referrals to cases of elder abuse in the 12 months to June 2022, Read more