Age Concern New Zealand - Manawatu Outreach Office

Services

• Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service: Providing confidential support, advocacy and information for people facing elder abuse and neglect.

• Education: Holding education seminars for public health professionals on elder abuse and neglect prevention.

• Support Services, Information and Advice: Responding in person/phone to a range of queries from older people and their carers eg. Advising where to obtain a service, what is available. Providing confidential support and empowerment to older people.

• Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.

• Visiting Services: Providing visitors who make regular visits to socially isolated older people in their homes via Age Concern's Accredited Visiting Service.