Article: Qld: Children abuse elderly parents for money, says report

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Qld: Children abuse elderly parents for money, says report

A leading counselling service says an increasing number of children are abusing their elderly parents in an attempt to extort money.

A Lifeline draft report says intimidation, emotional and psychological blackmail and using grandchildren as pawns are just some of the tactics used to gain money.

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit senior project officer LES JACKSON says more than ...

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