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Elder Abuse Conference
Burlington Hotel
Thursday
25th Nov 2004
In recent years the subject of Elder Abuse has begun to be identified as a major problem,that requires a co-ordinated community ,voluntary and statutory response.
The most important and often the most difficult aspect of elder abuse is to be able
to recognise the problem.
No one
has the right ……. to abuse an older person
The Reach Out be a good neighbour campaign started in 1992, with the aim of highlighting the needs of older people who live alone and who may be at risk. It calls on the support of neighbours and relatives in making their lives richer
and safer.
The campaign which speaks with an independent voice, consists of
representatives from a number of voluntary and statutory bodies`. such
as Security of the Elderly, ALONE, Energy Action, Soc. of St. Vincent
DePaul,Crosscare, a number of Health Boards,Local authorities and the
Garda Siochana
It is very clear that :
- No one has the right
to abuse an older person
- No one has the right to
permit the abuse of an older person
- No one has the right to
conceal the abuse of
an older person
Conference Office : C/o 6 Mary’s Lane Dublin 7
Further Information :
Jack Keaveney– Chair Safety &Security Committee Reachout Campaign
Mobile: 0862 / 502393E Mail :
Elder Abuse : Conference Contributors
Prof. Des O’Neill MA MD FRCPI - AMNCH Tallaght Hospital
Consulting Geriatrician
Chaired Irish working group on Elder Abuse and published 2002 Report -
Austin Warters - Project Manager on Elder Abuse - N.E.Health Board
Qualified in 1983 with a professional background in social work .Over 17 years experience in child protection in U.K.& Scotland.
Working in the Irish health care system for the last 10 years leading a National Health Board Executive project on the implementation of Children First and
National Child Protection guidelines.
Ann O’Loughlain
Principal Social Worker at St. Mary's Hospital Phoenix Park Co author with Dr. Joseph Duggan of the report “Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment of Older People: An Exploratory Study “
Currently researching for a Social Work PhD at UCD on the process of
inspectionin the identification of elder abusein long term care
Pat Lane Chair of Reachout & CEO – ALONE
Dr Sheila McEvilly - L.R.C.P.I.+S.I. D.C.H. D.P.H.
Member of Reachout chairing the sub-committee on Hypothermia
& Social Isolation
Irene O’Connor Matron St Ita’s Hospital Newcastlewest Co Limerick
Amanda Phelan - BNS (Hons) - Joint Co-ordinator H.D.N. (PHN)
School of Nursing & Midwifery U.C.D.
Specialist teaching in family violence and older people - Has worked with older people in both the area of continuing care and community primary health care.
Currently doing research on elder abuse for her PhD.
Gary Fitzgerald C.E.O. -Action on Elder Abuse U.K.
M.A. Social Policy and Administration (Distinction)
He has been with AEA since 2001 and was appointed CEO in April 2002.
AEA is a charity that provides information and guidance on the prevention of elder abuse.
Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (Observer)
Supt Michael Feehan - Garda Community Relations Harcourt Sq. H.Q.(DMA)
B.A. (Hons) Public Management - MSc Degree in Criminal Justice Studies -
M.B.A. (1st class Hons)U.C.D. -Advance Mgmnt. Diploma U.C.D.
Bridget Penhale - University of Sheffield
European Regional Representative and Acting Secretary of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and a Senior Lecturer in social work at the University of Hull.
Qualified social worker with some15yrs experience
Made submission to the Health Select Committee Single Evidence Session on Elder Abuse - U.K.
Deirdre Ahern - Legal Researcher at Law Reform Commission
Currently working on a Consultation Paper on Vulnerable Adults and the Law
Conference Programme
9.30am- Registration Tea / Coffee Biscuits
10.00am- Conference Launch
10.30am- Prof.Des O’Neill - MA. MD. FRCPI
Nat. Policy on Elder Abuse and Implementation in Ireland
10.50am-Austin Warters Proj Mgr - Elder Abuse-N.E.H.B.
The Experiential Journey to implementing National Elder Abuse Policy in the NEHB
11.10am- Amanda Phelan - BNS (Hons)
Joint Co-ordinator H.D.N. (PHN)
Contextualising older people in Ireland & Elder Abuse in General
11.30am- Ann O’LoughlainSen. Soc. Worker
Making Decisions about Elder Abuse :
From Policy to Practice
12.00 Mid Day : Question & Answers
Chair - Michael Kelly - (Retd. Chief Welfare Officer Dublin City Council)
Panel : -Presenters +MatronIrene O’Connor St Ita’s Newcastlewest Co Limerick
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Action on Elder Abuse U.K.
Gary Fitzgerald 'Stopping Elder Abuse - What more is needed?'
2.30pmBridget Penhale- University of Sheffield
European Perspective on Elder Abuse
3.00pm Questions & Answers - Panel Discussion
Chair :Dr Sheila Mc Evilly - Chair Reachout Sub Cttee. Hypothermia
Panel : Presenters +-Supt. M FeehanGarda Community Relations
Deirdre Ahern(Law Reform Commission)
4.00 pm- Closing Comments
Pat Lane - Chair of Reachout Campaign - & CEO A.L.O.N.E.
M.C.Jack Keaveney
Chair : Reachout Sub – Committee Safety & Security
Conference Fee - €50 Voluntary Bodies - € 30..
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“Let’s not leave it to someone else to do something
They may have left it to us”
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Conference Fee €50
Voluntary Organisations €30
Please send cheques or Bank Drafts crossed //
& made payable to Reach Out Campaign before
Mon November 8th 2004
Do not send cash
Conference Office : c/o 6 Mary’s Lane Dublin 7
Further Information :
Jack Keaveney Administrator Security of the Elderly 0862 / 502393
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