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Elder Abuse Hits Close To Home For Victims
Monday, 13 June 2022, 9:31 am | Age Concern Auckland
Every working day, on average, Age Concern Auckland is handling two new cases of Elder Abuse in a problem which is becoming increasingly common. CEO Kevin Lamb says the personal losses associated with abuse can be devastating and include the loss ... More >>
Intergenerational Art Project Connects Old And Young
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 8:02 am | Age Concern Auckland
The latest community artwork in Avondale has a story of the generations behind it. The artwork on the side of the Age Concern Auckland office on Rosebank Road, is the final stage of an 18-month intergenerational community art project coordinated by ... More >>
Elder Abuse Hits Close To Home For Victims
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 7:46 am | Age Concern Auckland
As we approach World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th Age Concern Auckland’s CEO, Kevin Lamb is calling for all Aucklanders to take a stand and speak out against elder abuse, which in 4 out of 5 cases is committed by a member of the victim’s ... More >>
Age Concern Auckland Urging Elderly To Stay At Home And Reach Out For Support During Lockdown
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 3:57 pm | Age Concern Auckland
Age Concern Auckland is concerned that vulnerable older people living alone are putting themselves at risk by venturing out during the Covid-19 lockdown to get groceries, visit the bank or to collect medications. Age Concern Auckland CEO Kevin Lamb says ... More >>
Age Concern Auckland Urging Community To Reach Out To Vulnerable Elderly During Home Isolation
Monday, 23 March 2020, 4:24 pm | Age Concern Auckland
With the worsening COVID-19 crisis and over 70s now being asked to stay at home, Age Concern Auckland is concerned about the impact this could have on an already isolated and lonely group. Age Concern Auckland CEO Kevin Lamb says, “Research ... More >>
We can all do our part to stop elder abuse
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 3:38 pm | Age Concern Auckland
Cornelius Wiley is an 86-year-old man who lived for years as a slave in his own home. More >>