"Confronting and reducing elderly abuse requires a multisectoral and
multidisciplinary approach" ( W.H.O. 2002.)

Vulnerable adults need to feel enabled and empowered and more importantly encouraged to have their voices heard if they are victims of abuse. Professionals who have a responsibility for the care of vulnerable adults need to be educated to identify and report suspicions/allegations of abuse. A public awareness campaign heightening the risk of abuse of vulnerable adults should be incorporated as part of an overall education programme.

It is the right of the older person to be treated with dignity and respect.
Abuse in any form should not be ignored or tolerated.