ArticleMay 2026

Elder Abuse Awareness Week Resources

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To support Elder Abuse Awareness Week (15-22 June 2026) we've prepared helpful resources to support you. Please feel free to share these with anyone you think would be interested to help raise awareness of this important social issue.

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Educational articles

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While enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) are not a total safeguard against financial abuse, they are an important part of planning ahead and are encouraged. Learn how EPAs work and how to select a trusted attorney.

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Educational videos

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Enduring power of attorney (EPA) statistics

  • Overall, just 1 in 6 adults have an EPA (18%).  

  • The picture shifts as we get older – only a third of adults aged 65-74 have an EPA. It’s concerning that EPA uptake remains so low later in life, leaving many unprotected when health, financial and life planning needs escalate.  

  • The picture is uneven across our communities: NZ European have the highest levels of EPAs at 21%, while 12% of Māori have an EPA, 7% Asian, and 5% Pasifika.  

  • Regionally, it’s a relatively even spread.