Prevention
Primary prevention aims to stop elder abuse before it occurs.
Ageism is a key driver of elder abuse.
Getting involved with ending ageism is important, because every life is of equal value, no matter our age.
There are great opportunities and great challenges at every life stage, and to overcome the challenges, we need help from families, communities and society, whether we’re nine or 90. It’s called life.
Together we can address ageism and prevent elder abuse.
Elder abuse is any act that causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust, usually a family member.
Get involved
Respecting Seniors Network members are committed to valuing and respecting older people and their rights.
We need you for this to become a reality for ALL our current and future seniors.
All people are individuals with diverse experience, knowledge and wishes.
As we age, our perspectives should still be valued and listened to.
Most older people can make their own decisions and these decisions must be respected.
Your age doesn’t take away your rights.
Primary prevention of ageism and elder abuse
The Respecting Seniors Network creates positive change to address ageism, gender inequity, and elder abuse (incl. prevention and family violence). This aids primary prevention and raises awareness of elder abuse in the community. Our work includes…
Our Network
Our members, partners and supporters are core to what we do.
