Understanding and Protecting Your Rights

Make sure you know your rights, and protect your interests – both for now, and the future.

What is a Life Interest Will?
Explanation of what a life interest will is, and how it works.

Provided by Eldernet, an information service (and registered company) that focuses on issues concerning older people in New Zealand.

Elder Abuse and Neglect
A variety of resources related to elder abuse and neglect, both in New Zealand and internationally.

Provided by Agewell, a website promoting healthy ageing throughout New Zealand . Administered by Age Concern North Shore and funded by the Ministry of Health.

Dealing with Elder Abuse
The kinds of things that are considered abuse, and how to get help.

Provided by Tasman District Council.

Protection Against Abuse and Neglect
Definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting abuse, legal options, court proceedings, and ways to protect against abuse.

Provided by Age Concern, a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people, advocating positive healthy ageing for people of all ages.

Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
Planning ahead, guidelines for older people, guidelines for families and carers, and asking for help.

For further resources on legal topics and protecting your rights, see Legal Stuff in For Every Family.

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