Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Business
Seniors from all walks of life are vulnerable to elder abuse and it is happening in communities across Canada. Today, many older Canadians are enduring physical, emotional, financial, elder abuse and neglect.
Elder abuse is any action by someone in a relationship of trust that results in harm or distress to an older person. Neglect is a lack of action by that person in a relationship of trust with the same result. Abuse can be a single incident or a repeated pattern of behavior.
Older adults may feel ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone they are being abused by someone they trust. They may fear retaliation or punishment.
Abuse can happen to anyone in any family or relationship. It can happen to people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, races, cultures, ethnic origins and diverse groups.
More information on Elder abuse and prevention can be found here