Respecting Elder Citizens - Proventing Elder Abuse available and to help them understand the genuine Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network is proud to be partnering with Age Concern Thames for choices they can make that they may not be aware of this short series of articles. We are seeing elder abuse increasingly frequently when we look at the trends of family violence locally. As people age, they can become more vulnerable and susceptible to abuse and neglect however we recognize the wealth of knowledge and wisdom the older members their hause, thelr money and their choice, and anyone of our whanau and community bring to our lives. Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing some ideas entering the property, including family, are their guests you can use to heip prevent elder abuse and neglect Family violence. Elder abuse is Family Violence, and it comes in many forms. Psychological abuse is by far the most common type encountered and may be represented through verbal abuse, threats, harassment intimidation, manipulation, controlling behaviour, and others. Psychological abuse is equally as serious as the other forms of Family Violence However, you cannot force a discussion on them, and you most certainly cannot make that decision for them. It is If you are concerned that your relative is not legally capable of making informed decisions, then there are specific processes, assessments, and determinations undertaken for that. Having a conversation with your relative's Doctor or Lawyer is the first step. Hot tips. Maintain regulat, healthy and respectful communication with the elders in your tamily so that tust and Respect youc olders right to make their own decisions Making decisions around your elders affairs without discussing those matters with them, or ignoring their wishes, is not okay. It is not okay to tell an elderly family member who is legally capable of making their own decisions, about what they will or won't do, or how they will prioritise their spending. For example: If your elderly parent wants to spend money having house repairs done on their own house, that is their business. If they were accepting of a discussion respect are embedded between you Support them to remain independent thinkers and participators. Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network (HFVIN) is a colWective of around 100 individuals representing over 60 organisations from across the We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and families. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training and Hauraki Regions ncern VIOLENCE FREE out it with you, it is okay to discuss the options Respecting Elder Citizens - Proventing Elder Abuse available and to help them understand the genuine Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network is proud to be partnering with Age Concern Thames for choices they can make that they may not be aware of this short series of articles. We are seeing elder abuse increasingly frequently when we look at the trends of family violence locally. As people age, they can become more vulnerable and susceptible to abuse and neglect however we recognize the wealth of knowledge and wisdom the older members their hause, thelr money and their choice, and anyone of our whanau and community bring to our lives. Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing some ideas entering the property, including family, are their guests you can use to heip prevent elder abuse and neglect Family violence. Elder abuse is Family Violence, and it comes in many forms. Psychological abuse is by far the most common type encountered and may be represented through verbal abuse, threats, harassment intimidation, manipulation, controlling behaviour, and others. Psychological abuse is equally as serious as the other forms of Family Violence However, you cannot force a discussion on them, and you most certainly cannot make that decision for them. It is If you are concerned that your relative is not legally capable of making informed decisions, then there are specific processes, assessments, and determinations undertaken for that. Having a conversation with your relative's Doctor or Lawyer is the first step. Hot tips. Maintain regulat, healthy and respectful communication with the elders in your tamily so that tust and Respect youc olders right to make their own decisions Making decisions around your elders affairs without discussing those matters with them, or ignoring their wishes, is not okay. It is not okay to tell an elderly family member who is legally capable of making their own decisions, about what they will or won't do, or how they will prioritise their spending. For example: If your elderly parent wants to spend money having house repairs done on their own house, that is their business. If they were accepting of a discussion respect are embedded between you Support them to remain independent thinkers and participators. Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network (HFVIN) is a colWective of around 100 individuals representing over 60 organisations from across the We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and families. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training and Hauraki Regions ncern VIOLENCE FREE out it with you, it is okay to discuss the options