Dublin- Around 85% of abuse against the elderly takes place in the home, it emerged today.
Referrals in the south of the country have revealed a further 8% of abuse happened in a private nursing home or a relatives homes.
Meanwhile, 6% occurred in both acute hospitals and care units, with 1% recorded in boarding facilities.
The figures from 2007 indicated a family member is most like to abuse an elderly family member (82%), followed by a carer (6%), neighbour (4%), other patients (1%) and other (7%).
Latest data also showed a total of 245 allegations have been referred to HSE south in the first five months of the year. However, it is estimated between 3000 to 5000 older people are being abused in the region.
The subject will be put under the spotlight today at a seminar for health professionals in Cork.
Hosted by the HSE South in advance of World Elder Abuse Day on Sunday, Uncovering Elder Abuse aims to raise the awareness of the issue among health service staff and voluntary and statutory agencies.
Con Pierce, Dedicated Officer for Elder Abuse in the South area said: “Elder Abuse is not new. However, with increased awareness and changing social policy there is now a firm commitment to address this issue.
Referrals in the south of the country have revealed a further 8% of abuse happened in a private nursing home or a relatives homes.
Meanwhile, 6% occurred in both acute hospitals and care units, with 1% recorded in boarding facilities.
The figures from 2007 indicated a family member is most like to abuse an elderly family member (82%), followed by a carer (6%), neighbour (4%), other patients (1%) and other (7%).
Latest data also showed a total of 245 allegations have been referred to HSE south in the first five months of the year. However, it is estimated between 3000 to 5000 older people are being abused in the region.
The subject will be put under the spotlight today at a seminar for health professionals in Cork.
Hosted by the HSE South in advance of World Elder Abuse Day on Sunday, Uncovering Elder Abuse aims to raise the awareness of the issue among health service staff and voluntary and statutory agencies.
Con Pierce, Dedicated Officer for Elder Abuse in the South area said: “Elder Abuse is not new. However, with increased awareness and changing social policy there is now a firm commitment to address this issue.
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