Older people more likely to encounter financial abuse

New HSE data shows a high level of reporting of financial abuse and neglect in those aged over 80. File Picture: PA

The risk of suffering financial abuse and neglect increases with age, with the highest level of reporting in those over 80 years, according to new data from the HSE's safeguarding watchdog. 

The 2019 annual report by the National Safeguarding Office showed that in an average week in 2019, the safeguarding and protection teams nationally received more than 250 notifications while responding to an additional 1,046 advice calls over the year.