We need the National Plan to help stop older people experiencing abuse.

We know that 1 in 6 people over 65 years old experience different types of abuse.

This can include psychological abuse.

Psychological abuse is when someone uses words or actions to:

• scare you
• upset you
• make you feel bad about yourself.

This can include financial abuse.

Financial abuse is when someone:

• takes your money
• controls how you spend your money.

We need the National Plan to better support older women who experience abuse because of their age.

This can include neglect.

Neglect is when someone doesn’t take care of you in the way that you need.

We need the National Plan to help stop ageism.

Ageism is when someone treats you unfairly because of your age.

We need the National Plan to help stop abuse in:

• the community
• aged care homes.

An aged care home is where older people live when they can’t live in their home anymore.

We need the National Plan to help stop older people from experiencing abuse from people they trust.

For example, family members or friends.