| What is the origin of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? |
| The International Network for the
Prevention of Elder Abuse introduced the first World Elder Abuse Awareness
Day to support the Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing, a plan adopted in
April 2002 by counties throughout the world, recognizing the importance
of addressing and preventing abuse and neglect of older adults. The designated day is June 15. |
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| What is elder abuse? |
| It is any action or inaction with
the intent to threaten the health or well-being of an older adult.There
are different types of abuse: a.Financial abuse b.Physical and sexual abuse c.Psychological abuse d.Negligence |
| How many older adults are affected by abuse or neglect? |
| Canadian research indicates that between 4 and 10% of older adults experience one or more forms of abuse or neglect at some point in their later years from someone they trust. |
| Did You Know? |
| Older women are the victims in about two-thirds of the cases of abuse or neglect that come to the attention of community agencies. |
| How can I help as a family member? |
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| COMMUNITY SUPPORT: |
| 1. If you are experiencing physical
or psychological abuse or neglect or know of a senior who is, call 514-489-2287
or 1-888-489-2287 OR ask a CSSS professional for advice: CLSC René-Cassin 514-484-7878 |
| 2. Surete du Québec Montreal: (450) or (514) 310-4141 |
| 3. Centre d’aide aux victimes
d’actes criminels (CAVAC) Montreal: (514) 277-9860 |
| 4. Tel-Ainés: Listening, referral and prevention services for seniors and their relatives (Services in French) (514) 353-2463 |
| 5. Call 911 For emergencies only |
| Events |
| World Elder Abuse Day
Conference *Register early, as space is limited: |
| (Free Admission) |
| Resources online |
| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
| http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/senior_weaad.pdf |
| General |
| Elder Abuse Awareness Guide |
| http://www.rhdcchrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/ seniors/nhsp/eaa/info_guide/guide.shtml |
| Montreal |
| Centre de sante et de services sociaux Cavendish |
| http://www.cssscavendish.qc.ca/en/soins-et-services/services-for-victims-of-abuse/elder-abuse/#c2177 |
| Service de police de la Ville de Montréal |
| http://www.spvm.qc.ca/en/service/abus-personnes-agees.asp |
| Centre D’aide
aux victims d’actes criminels (CAVAC) |
| http://www.cavac.qc.ca/english/index.html |
| Tel-Ainés |
| www.tel-ecoute.org |
| Awareness Campaign on Elder Abuse Maltraitanceaines.gouv.qc.ca |
| Canada |
| Elder Abuse/Seniors Canada |
| http://www.seniors.gc.ca/c.4nt.2nt3col@.jsp?cid=161 |
| Public Health Agency of Canada-Financial Abuse |
| http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/publications/agefinancialab-eng.php |
| Public Health Agency
of Canada Elder Abuse E-Bulletin |
| http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ea-ma/EB/eb-Feb-2010-eng.php |
| National Clearinghouse on Family Violence |
| http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/index-eng.php |
| Federal Elder Abuse Initiative |
| http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fv-vf/pub/elder-aines/index.html |
| Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse |
| http://www.cnpea.ca/ |
| International |
| World Health Organization Elder Abuse Fact Sheet |
| http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/ world_report/factsheets/ft_elder.pdf |
| International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse |
| http://www.inpea.net/weaad.html |
