Seanad debates
Tuesday, 15 April 2003
Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements.
The report is a first, but important, attempt to deal with elder abuse. Abuse can come in many shapes and forms – physical, psychological, financial, or through neglect. I accept the need to make the general public more aware of the problem of elder abuse. However, even more important is the need to target relevant service providers so that they become aware of the steps being taken to respond to elder abuse and the procedures that will be available.
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