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Older Australians are being abused by their own families. Deanne takes their calls for help
Cases of elder abuse are rising worldwide, and in Australia helplines are reporting a surge in calls this year, with one abuse prevention unit receiving its highest level on record.
Aylin* is aged in her 70s.
– Sandra Fulloon
– SBS
Recently, she sought help after surviving a violent incident — at the hands of her own daughter.
Police were called after the altercation in which the verbal abuse also allegedly included a threat to kill.
Aylin says she has experienced emotional and financial abuse at the hands of her daughter, who monitors her phone use and prevents her from having social contact.
The situation is complicated by the fact her daughter is also her primary carer and Aylin, a…