Der Missbrauch älterer Menschen ist ein komplexes Geschehen

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Australien - 25.07.2025

Der australische Kompass der monatlichen Themen für ältere Menschen dieses Landes sendet im Juli 2025 ...

- Welche Vorteile hat es, als älterer Mensch statt in einem Haus, in einer Wohnung zu leben ?
Most older Australians would prefer to live in a house than any other type of housing – a clear two-thirds of them, according to one recent research study. However, the reality of finding well-located, accessible and affordable housing means apartment living is an option that more older people are considering. In our latest feature article, we look at the benefits of apartment living and what to think about when choosing an apartment.

- Gibe es spezielle Gruppen unter den älteren Aussis, die häufiger als andere unter finanziellem Misssbrauch leiden?
Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may have unique factors that leave this particular group of older Australians vulnerable to financial abuse. Our new article, ‘Older people, cultural diversity and financial elder abuse’, acknowledges that cultural approaches to finances can differ. Sonia Di Mezza, CEO of MARSS Australia (Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services), also explains what financial elder abuse is and identifies steps for preventing it happening to you.

- Der Missbrauch älterer Menschen ist ein komplexes Geschehen.
The abuse of older people is a complex and confronting problem. It comes in many forms, and it doesnt discriminate. It can be hard to recognise and harder to know what to do. That`s why Compass has helpful sections on defining, recognising, preventing and responding to elder abuse, all easily accessible from one webpage.

You can also access quality information on a range of subjects relevant to older people via our Topics page.
... We are also pleased to announce that Monash University is conducting research on the experiences of older people with cognitive impairment who may have experienced harm or abuse. Are you a professional working with older people? Interested or want to learn more? Please send an email to eaci.research@monash.edu or register here to get involved.

Happy reading,
Compass team

Quelle: Compass team, Büro gegen Altersdiskriminierung