Free information session on elder abuse
One in 20 elderly people experience abuse. This can take many different forms.
This can include physical violence, as well as financial abuse or neglect. Usually the perpetrators are acquaintances on whom the elderly depend. Elderly people whose physical or mental health makes them dependent on assistance are therefore most at risk. This applies both to the elderly living independently and those in care facilities.
The term "elder abuse" often sounds too harsh in certain cases. Regularly being short with an elderly person who asks for attention, or buying something for yourself once when shopping for groceries is certainly not excusable, but in many eyes it will not be abuse. Since no other term is available, it is called elder abuse. It can therefore include both very severe and very mild forms.
Information meeting
On November 25, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., there will be an information session at the Cultuurhuis in Heerlen about the mistreatment of the elderly. This information is intended for citizens and will be given by Mr. Jo Linders (KBO Limburg). During the meeting things will be explained and you will get insight into what elder abuse actually is, who are perpetrators and victims, tips to prevent and detect elder abuse and the current figures.
Location and registration
The address of the Culture House is Sittarderweg 145, in Heerlen.
Are you interested? Then sign up before November 17 by emailing b.ortmans@heerlen.nl