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Elder abuse or maltreatment

of

Elder abuse or maltreatment

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NICE Guideline PH50 - Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working

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Action or neglect, within a relationship in which there is an expectation of trust, that causes harm or distress to a person older than 60. The abuse can take various forms: physical, verbal, psychological, sexual and financial.

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