Many older persons fought the fight for liberation, yet they are still bound by the shackles of poverty, abuse and neglect. Instead of enjoying their twilight years, many older persons are living in fear of victimization, abuse and neglect often at the hands of unscrupulous family members.
This year the world will once again be celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June and we hope to reach as many South Africans as possible with the
message that it is not OK to abuse older persons!