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« Mistreatment is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older adult, whether the person deliberately wants to cause harm or not. »
Governmental Action Plan to Counter Mistreatment of Older Adults, MF (2017)
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The Elder Mistreatment Helpline launches a new and improved website
PRESS RELEASE New digital platform improves access to information for elder abuse victims. Montreal – March 19 2019 – In a continuous effort to better meet the needs of older adults in situations of mistreatment, as well as their families, friends and community...
Fine words do not excuse financial abuse
The new awareness campaign on older adults mistreatment will take place until March 15. Have you seen it or heard it? Share in your network!
The Elder Mistreatment Helpline: 7 years of listening to fight elder abuse
Montréal September 29, 2017 – A provincial specialized telephone help and referral line to help elder abuse victims, the Elder Mistreatment Helpine (LAAA), célébrâtes seven years of operation on October 1st 2017. As in previous years, the LAAA continues to receive an...