Abuse of Older Adults

Revised 2008

Version 2.1

 

   This publication includes...

  • What is abuse of older adults?
  • Is abuse of older adults really a crime?
  • Do any other laws protect against abuse of older adults?
  • Who are the victims?
  • Who are the abusers?
  • What are the signs and symptoms?
  • Why isn't abuse of older adults always reported?
  • Where can abuse be reported?
  • What do older victims of abuse need?
  • Where can a victim get help?
  • What can the police do?
  • How can I help an older victim of abuse?

Abuse of older adults is an act or behaviour by anyone, including a caregiver, which results in harm to an older person’s well-being or safety. Caregivers are often family members, but include anyone who provides care to the older person in their own home or care facility.

Abuse of older adults may take the form of financial abuse, emotional abuse, physical or sexual abuse or neglect.

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