Elder abuse, or senior abuse, is any action or neglectful lack of action by someone in a relationship of trust that results in harm to an older person. Commonly recognized types of elder abuse include physical, psychological, and financial abuse.
Abuse and Family Violence – Elder abuse
This Government of Canada website has a section on elder abuse awareness, including the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and resources on financial abuse of seniors. There are also links to information about the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age...
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English, Français (français)This section of the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse describes what elder abuse is; what forms it takes, such as physical, sexual, and financial abuse; how to recognize it and how to prevent it; how to get help; and it includes...
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EnglishRecorded on May 31, 2012. This webinar looks at the legal process when criminal charges are laid in a domestic dispute. It covers the complete process, from police involvement to the resolution of the case, and what women can expect, whether they are...
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EnglishThis guide contains an overview of elder abuse and neglect law, designed to apply to abuse and neglect occurring anywhere in Canada.
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English, Français (français)This is an introductory elder abuse workshop, created for volunteers who work with older people and Boards of Directors of organizations that serve aging clients. It looks at what is elder abuse is, what the laws are that apply to...
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English, Français (français)Written for seniors, this section of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) web site defines elder abuse and explains when it is a crime under the Criminal Code of Canada. There are also Frequently Asked Questions, a link to ACE's training manual...
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EnglishIn addition to brochures, fact sheets, and research papers on elder abuse, this section of the Seniors.ca web site has links to information on financial abuse, door-to-door sales fraud, credit card fraud, investment fraud, and lottery fraud.
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English, Français (français)This booklet describes the different types of elder abuse, the signs and symptoms of elder abuse, why it happens and why it is seldom reported. It also includes information on how to get help and support, and lists resources available in communities...
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WebThis section of the Canadian Legal FAQs web site has information on what elder abuse is, how to recognize different forms of elder abuse, and the options available to someone who is experiencing elder abuse.
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English, Français (français)This 57-minute webinar, presented by Judith Wahl of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, includes a discussion of what elder abuse is, who is being victimized, why people don't always seek help, how ageism affects the way we address elder abuse, and...
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