Most abusers are family membersWARWICK SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ Robyn Baker, from Age Concern, talks about the signs of abuse of older people. FAIRFAX NZ Age Concern is calling for people needing help to pick up their phones. Age Concern statistics show about 75 per cent of alleged abusers were family members – more than half the alleged abusers were adult children or grandchildren. However, Age Concern is encouraging people to look after their grandparents and look after their elderly community members. About four months ago he knew of an elderly woman who had been helped by a dairy owner.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2017 01:18 UTC