Elder Abuse Toolkit

I take charge of my life

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I took charge of my own life In 2012, Mr Ang suffered a work injury and was unable to work. He had no means to pay his rent and his children were uncontactable.

After 1 month of sleeping at void decks, Mr Ang decided to step up and seek help.

He came to TRANS SAFE Centre where they helped him to get a place to stay.

Today, Mr Ang has a place to stay and joins the activities organized by the community with his neighbours.

STAND UP , SEEK HELP

I’m glad I made the right choice to seek help Mdm Tan is one of the many older adults who took the first step to seek help.

In 2014, Mdm Tan talked to her day care manager that her son kept asking money from her. She has no money and she was worried for her son.

Her day care manager and social workers listened to her and helped her find ways to support both herself and her son.

I can’t do it all by myself.

Let’s find ways to address my concerns.

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I have friends I can depend on I’ve lived in Bedok for the past 20 years.

We were just neighbours at first, but we later became good friends we can depend on. We’ve seen each other through the tough times, helping each other get through difficulties. I know I can depend on them if anything happens to me. It is important to have neighbours & friends!

As friends and neighbours within the

community, we will look out for one another.

How I feel about my relationships

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What would you do if someone does this to you?

Signs of Elder Mistreatment

Pushing

Scolding you

Kicking

Insulting you

Hitting

Scream at you

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Nobody visits you

Chase you out of the house

Nobody takes care of you

Didn’t return your money

No money to eat

Force you to sign documents Force to transfer ownership of your house

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Your children didn’t bring you home N e gle ct

How does it make me feel?

Do I know someone who...

Looks very sad

Has a lot of bruises & scars

Looks very scared

Say he wants to commit suicide

Looks very dirty

Looks like he hasn’t eaten for days

Looks very weak

Sleeps on the streets

You can help by: Showing concern for the person

Don’t gossip

Talking to them privately

Don’t scold them

Asking them if they are willing to speak with a social worker

Tell a social worker about a suspected case. Don’t assume that someone has already reported it.

What can I do to help myself feel better?

Stay in touch with friends and family.

Don't be shy to seek help from professionals.

Talk to neighbours and spend time outside once a week.

Participate in community activities, stay active and make new friends.

Create a buddy system, call other seniors daily and visit each other often.

Deposit money into your own bank account.

Discuss with someone you trust about financial matters.

Do not feel pressured into making decisions.

Don't sign any documents that you don't fully understand.

Consult someone you trust first.

ODELIA CHAN Social Worker TRANS SAFE Centre

Where can I seek help?

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Call a help centre

A trained social worker listens to you

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I WILL HELP YOU...

Social worker discusses options with you

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Social worker stays in contact with you

I stay active & take charge of my own life!

Project Team TRANS SAFE CENTRE Annie Cheong Odelia Chan Tan Ching Yee

DESIGN INCUBATION CENTRE Angela Tay

Design & Illustrations by Angela Tay, tayenqi@gmail.com No part of this toolkit, information or visuals, may be reproduced or copied without permission from TRANS SAFE Centre.

Requests for permission may be written to TRANS SAFE Centre at transsafe@trans.org.sg