Elder Abuse Topic Map - Warning Signs Financial Abuse and Help Pathways
Elder Abuse Topic Map
Sector evidence
Sector body
June 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
Medium confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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Short Answer
Topic guide outlining the indicators of elder abuse—focusing on psychological coercion, property transfer fraud, and unauthorized bank withdrawals—and mapping direct referral pathways to the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS).
Key Points
- •Financial abuse accounts for more than 50% of reported elder abuse cases in New Zealand.
- •Identifies warning signs including sudden changes to wills, unexplained bank transfers, and isolation from friends.
- •Connects directly to the national free 24/7 EARS helpline (0800 32 668 65) delivered by Age Concern.
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Topic guide outlining the indicators of elder abuse—focusing on psychological coercion, property transfer fraud, and unauthorized bank withdrawals—and mapping direct referral pathways to the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS).
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