Especially For Seniors

Elder Abuse

• Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
  This fact sheet provides information on abuse and neglect of older adults living in the community.
• Abuse of Older Adults
  Abuse of Older Adults website.
• Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions
  Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions Health Canada website.
• Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions (Francais)
  Abuse of older adults can be defined as any action that takes advantage of a relationship between the healthcare worker and the older adult. Francais
• Elder Abuse
  Approximately four per cent of elder Canadians living in private homes report being abused. This abuse, which most often affects adults who are frail or dependent, can take many forms.