Identifying and responding to elder abuse in intergenerational households

Bringing family members of all ages under the one roof can provide rich opportunities for relatives to support, care for and bond with each other. However, intergenerational households can also be a site where the abuse of vulnerable members of the family, including older people, occurs.

If you are supporting someone who is older or lives with an older person, it is vital you can recognise elder abuse and respond appropriately.

This resource will explain how to – as a professional – identify and respond to elder abuse in these settings.