Clare Gardaí Urge People To Report Instances Of Elder Abuse

Clare's Crime Prevention Office is urging older people suffering abuse or anyone who suspects elder abuse to report it. Elder abuse can affect people aged 65 and over, often within relationships built on trust, and can take many forms, from physical and emotional harm to financial exploitation and neglect. It can happen at home, in care settings, places we consider safe, by strangers, institutions, or loved ones. Kilrush-based Sergeant Edel Burke is urging anyone with concerns to contact safeguarding professionals who will be able to provide guidance.