Elder abuse rife in Waitaki
When people imagine their retirement, spending their golden years being abused is not what they picture. Sadly that is the case for many older people in Waitaki, and across New Zealand. As part of Elder Abuse Awareness Week, one Oamaru woman shares her story with Ruby Heyward. It was a Tuesday when Mary* got a call from her daughter-in-law. She remembers the day, because the call – about her her teenage grandson Ryan* being kicked out of home – changed everything for her. Ryan had got into some trouble and, despite warnings from his dad, Mary, whose name has been changed to protect her i...
Source: oamarumail.co.nz