All seniors in B.C. have the right to live with dignity, safe from abuse of any kind
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Factsheets on Elder Abuse cover
These collected factsheets will give you an overview of what elder abuse is and looks like.
They include a definition of abuse, info on various types of elder abuse, and examples and scenarios of physical, emotional, psychological and financial abuse of seniors.
You may also wish to visit our FAQ section for more facts and information.
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Info sheet on Giving Other People Authority to Help You Manage Your Affairs
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
There are formal and informal ways to give someone permission to help us manage our financial affairs. If you decide to take a more formal step, this information sheet outlines some common options. All of them can be helpful but, in the wrong hands, they can also be harmful. Do some research by following up with the resources listed at the end of this sheet.
Info sheet on Reporting Abuse and Neglect Under Part 3 of the Adult Guardianship Act
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
If you think someone you know is being abused or neglected, do you know what to do?
Info sheet on Where to Get Legal Help
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
There are several agencies you can contact and resources you can use to get legal information and assistance. This info sheet outlines your options.
Info sheet on Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and the Criminal Justice System
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
More situations involving crimes against seniors are being reported to the police. In part, this is because police and people in communities are working together to make sure that older people are protected when they are in danger.
Info sheet on Reporting Crimes
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
It can be very difficult and upsetting to make a report to the police about abuse, especially if the person harming you is someone you care about. Most seniors have a lot of questions about what is involved and what to expect.
Info sheet on Abuse and Neglect of Seniors: Is it a Crime?
Please note that this info sheet is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
When they see it, most people can recognize financial, physical and emotional abuse. And, there are times that neighbours and family members worry that seniors who rely on others for care are being neglected. In situations like these, many of us are uncertain about when to ask the police to help keep seniors safe.
Definitions of Abuse (handout) - Cover
Please note that this handout is useful on its own, but is also part of the Community and Justice System Working Together Education Kit.
Abuse and neglect of seniors is a complex issue with potentially devastating effects on older people who may lack the ability to protect themselves or bounce back from losses. Responding effectively requires a variety of responses and a coordinated community effort.
