US EditionB.C. Seniors Advocate wants province to do more to prevent elder abuse
- On June 15, 2025, New Zealand Seniors Minister Casey Costello urged older New Zealanders at Auckland's Treasuring Our Seniors Expo to establish Enduring Powers of Attorney to protect themselves from elder abuse.
- This call followed recognition that elder abuse is often hidden, under-reported, and inflicted by people well known and loved by victims, with up to 75% of cases going unreported according to a 2020 Australian survey.
- Elder abuse includes not only physical harm but also financial exploitation and loss of independence, which EPAs help prevent by legally appointing trusted decision-makers when older people cannot act themselves.
- Wood County experienced a 38% increase in elder abuse cases over five years, with Judge David Woessner emphasizing that reported statistics are likely understated while the probate court holds tools to protect elders.
- The event highlights the urgent need for longer-term funding and expanded services to combat elder abuse and safeguard seniors’ rights and independence in New Zealand and beyond.
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