2MFM Elder Abuse Awareness Media Campaign:
Elder Abuse, We Reject.
Elder Safety, We Protect.
2MFM is launching an eye-opening media campaign that aims to help the community understand, prevent and respond to the various forms of elder abuse .
Elder abuse is any act of causing harm to an older person, and it is usually carried out by someone they know and trust.
Abuse is usually intentional. The harm caused to an older person may range from verbal harassment through to serious physical injury inflicted deliberately. Abuse can also include emotional harm and financial loss including the loss of a home and belongings.
Other forms of Elder abuse include: sexual abuse, and neglect. No elderly person should be subjected to any form of abuse.
The abuser may be:
• a son or daughter
• a grandchild
• a partner
• any other family member
• a friend; or even
• a neighbour.
Stay tuned to the news & views program presented by Hajjah Faten El Dana OAM to learn more about this topic and to find out how to react to this this pervasive social issue.
Remember that No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.