'They are being neglected': Report reveals hundreds of abuse cases against over 65s 

Volunteers say older people are often getting ‘no family support’ as report reveals that reports of adult abuse rose by 10% in 2020 

Friendly Call volunteers and service users on a visit to Nano Nagle Place.

A group of volunteers helping elderly people in Cork has said that they often see “a complete lack of family support” in vulnerable older people’s lives as a HSE report has revealed that 550 allegations of abuse against people over 65 in Cork and Kerry were made to safeguarding teams in 2021.

The HSE recorded 1,583 reports of abuse against adults aged 18-64 made in 2021 in the two counties, compared to 1,342 reports in 2020.