Over 1,000 concerns of elder abuse reported in Cork and Kerry last year

The said 600 of these concerns related to emotional abuse including bullying, humiliating the person, or coercive control of an older person. Picture: John Stillwell/PA

Almost 1,100 concerns about elder abuse were reported in Cork and Kerry last year to the HSE Southwest safeguarding and protection team.

It said 600 of these concerns related to emotional abuse including bullying, humiliating the person, or coercive control.