This report explores the experiences of older people facing housing insecurity who presented to Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) with suspected elder abuse between 2020 and 2024. Drawing on client records and case notes, the report aims to better understand the relationship between housing and elder abuse, how this presented in HAAG clients, and indicators of the circumstances in which elder abuse was likely to occur. The findings highlight that elder abuse is a complex and often hidden issue, particularly when it occurs in familial settings or is exacerbated by housing insecurity and financial hardship, as these drive further dependence on the person(s) causing harm.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."