THEME: Older People & Vulnerable Adults
Keynote:   A comparison of approaches to domestic violence in the elder community across all RtS Jurisdictions – Gary Fitzgerald Chief Executive of Action on Elder Abuse.

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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Gary Fitzgerald
Gary FitzGerald has been with Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) since 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive in April 2002.  AEA is a charity that provides information and guidance on the prevention of elder abuse.  It has sought to influence social policy to facilitate the protection of older people and other vulnerable adults and to ensure that action is taken when abuse is identified.  AEA has run a confidential national free-phone service since 1997. Called Elder Abuse Response, it helps callers explore options in relation to abuse prevention and also provides emotional support for those involved.  About 23% of its calls relate to abuse in care settings and 5% abuse in hospitals.  The remainder is abuse in people’s own homes.