Domestic violence also affects older people and people who depend on relatives to look after them.
Psychological, physical, financial and sexual violence can also occur in relationships with older people. It is never too late to contact a counselling centre. The counselling centre will provide information and support.
Important: The counsellor will not do anything without the consent of the person concerned. The person concerned decides what the next steps are.
People who are reliant on help due to age, illness or impairment often experience borderline violations by family members who provide care. Various dependencies, isolation, limited resilience and excessive demands encourage abusive behaviour. Specialist centres provide support in finding a solution.
Victims can find help from various organisations. People close to the victims can also seek advice from these centres. Confidential and free of charge.
Ombudsman's office for old age, care and nursing home issues: Tel. 031 372 27 27 (DE | FR)
UBA Independent Counselling Centre for the Elderly: Tel. 0848 00 13 13 (DE)
Various victim support counselling centres in the canton of Bern: Victim counselling (DE | FR)
Dargebotene Hand (Helping Hand) 143 – 24/7 counselling: Tel. 143 (DE | FR)
