What is Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is the mistreatment of an older adult by someone that they should be able to rely on; a spouse, a child, another family member, or even a friend.
Do you know someone who is...
- being physically and/or verbally mistreated by someone they rely on?
- having difficulty keeping their money safe?
- being threatened or humiliated?
- not receiving enough food or medical attention?
- is experiencing conflict?
Resources
| Ontario Health atHome |
| Ontario Health atHome for the Waterloo Wellington area offers a wide range of community-based health services such as in-home professional health care services, support services and case management. They assist all ages to return home from hospital, avoid a hospital stay or remain at home. They work with clients and their caregivers to assist with the placement process to a long-term care home should that be required. |
| Waterloo Region Committee on Elder Abuse |
| Waterloo Region Committee on Elder Abuse is volunteer committee to promote public awareness of elder abuse in our community through education and promoting healthy aging. |
| The Senior Support Team of Waterloo Region |
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We are dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse in our community and supporting those who experience it. We are here to:
We support restorative justice, an approach that:
Download the Senior Support Team PamphletSenior Support Team Pamphlet (English) |
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