1 in 10 older people estimated to be victims of elder abuse
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Tough economic times and financial pressure are partly behind a spike in financial elder abuse cases, according to aged care workers. Age concern estimates 1 in 10 older people are victims of elder abuse, but says the real number could be higher as many feel ashamed to share their stories, Luka Forman reports.
