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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Peter's story about capacity and financial abuse
Andrew begins a deliberate campaign to convince his father, Peter, he is losing his ‘marbles’.
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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.
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Dot's story about financial abuse
Dot, who had dementia, gave financial power of attorney to her son Ted who invested $200,000 of her savings. Susan, Dot's daughter took the matter to the Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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Luis' story about misuse of enduring power of attorney
Luis appointed his son, Martin, as his appointed decision-maker for financial decisions. Although Martin breached his obligations by not keeping his property separate from Luis’.
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David's story about financial abuse
Andrew was in financial trouble and wanted to make sure he would receive an inheritance from his 90-year-old father, David.
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Vic's story about a family loan gone wrong
Paul, Vic's grandson borrowed $100 from Vic and agreed to repay him. Vic hasn’t been able to contact Paul since he borrowed the money. Vic is afraid to cause any family conflict.
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Isla's story about isolation and neglect
Isla feels very isolated in her new home and struggles to get out and about.
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