Real Stories

Reading about someone’s lived experience can provide us with better understanding and insight. Discover a range of real experiences of various types of elder abuse.

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Elif's story about a family living arrangement gone wrong

Elif sold her home and contributed most of the proceeds to her son to build an extension for her to live in as she aged. Ten years later she is living in an unfamiliar aged care facility.

Yen's story about a family agreement gone wrong

After selling his home and loaning his son money to pay off his mortgage, Yen expected that he would grow old in the unit his son built him in the yard.

Angelo's story about financial abuse

Angelo was moved into an aged care facility after his son used the house to secure a loan for his new business.

Nina and Joe's family agreement gone wrong

Nina and Joe helped invest in a property with their daughter. They were able to get that investment back after proving it was not a gift.

Conrad's story about living with an adult child gone wrong

Conrad lost his confidence after suffering a heart attack home alone. His daughter offered for him to live in her granny flat. Although after six years his living arrangements changed again.

Randa's family agreement story

Randa wanted to live out her life with her son and family. She contributed a large sum to her son to live with him. When she passed the son split the contribution between his siblings.

Gerald's story about making a will

Gerald has some tough choices he must make while preparing his will. He visits a lawyer to get some clarity.

Rita & Tony's story about going guarantor

Rita and Tony agreed to guarantee their daughters home loan with a large contribution.

Elizabetta signed over her house to her son

Elizabetta was determined to stay living in her own home until she died. Her son encouraged her to sign over the title of the home.

Mr & Mrs Day's story about a loan for their son

Mr and Mrs Day were low-income pensioners. They almost lost everything after they signed a loan contract for their son's business ventures.

George's story about neglect

George has chronic arthritis and has limited mobility. He agreed that his son Petro could live with him on the basis he would care for his father.

Elsie's story about family agreements

Elsie decided to move in with her daughter and son-in-law. After Elsie had a fall she became more reliant on them. Over time, their relationships became strained.

Linda's story about grandparent alienation

Linda was very close to her eight-year-old twin granddaughters. When her daughter separated from the girls’ father, she lost contact with her grandchildren.

Real Stories

Reading about someone’s lived experience can provide us with better understanding and insight. Discover a range of real experiences of various types of elder abuse.

Elif's story about a family living arrangement gone wrong

Yen's story about a family agreement gone wrong

Angelo's story about financial abuse

Nina and Joe's family agreement gone wrong

Conrad's story about living with an adult child gone wrong

Randa's family agreement story

Gerald's story about making a will

Rita & Tony's story about going guarantor

Elizabetta signed over her house to her son

Mr & Mrs Day's story about a loan for their son

George's story about neglect

Elsie's story about family agreements

Linda's story about grandparent alienation

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