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Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse Hotline Poster

SENIORS' ABUSE HELP LINE: Phone 780-454-8888

• 24 hour information and support line for abused older adults and their family and friends
• If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 911 as your first choice

What is elder abuse?

Elder abuse is defined as any action or lack of action that is harmful to the health or well-being of an older adult.

Types of Abuse may include:

• Physical
• Emotional/Psychological
• Financial
• Sexual
• Over or Under medicating
• Neglect

Potential Abusers may include your:

• Spouse
• Common-law partner
• Daughter(s)
• Son(s)
• Daughter(s)-in-law
• Son(s)-in-law
• Grandchildren
• Extended family members
• Friends or roommates

Facts about Abuse:

• Abuse can happen to anyone
• 7% of older Canadians have experienced some form of serious abuse.
• In Edmonton, this would mean over 6000 seniors are being abused.

People stay in the situation for various reasons. Some of those are:

• Fear - being put into a home
• Love - they can’t believe the person would intentionally hurt them
• Are not aware help is available