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Category: Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse and Ageism During the Pandemic

February 15, 2021 | By Posted by: Melissa Cuccia

What impact has the current pandemic had on the elderly?

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Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse Toward Family Caregivers

August 20, 2020 | By Posted by: Holly Waite

It is important to know and understand why your loved ones may give you a hard time when caregiving for them.

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Elder Abuse

I did not do anything wrong.

June 12, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Why are false accusations made against caregivers?

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Elder Abuse

Let’s be honest. It’s elder abuse.

April 24, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

“If you’re angry, frustrated, scared, you’re right to feel this way. We can do better. We need to do better. Because we are failing our parents, our grandparents, our elders.” Prime Minister Trudeau.

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Elder Abuse, Uncategorized

Nominees put seniors first in Durham Region.

March 2, 2020 | By Caregiving Matters

Know someone in Durham Region who has made a meaningful impact on the life of a senior?

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Elder Abuse

At least 29 Ontario long-term care residents killed by fellow residents in 6 years

March 14, 2019 | By Emily Dunford

In Ontario, homicides in long-term care, by other residents, are an “urgent and persistent issue”.

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Elder Abuse, Senior's Rights

Do Personal Support Workers & Caregivers Owe Fiduciary Duties To The Individuals They Take Care Of?

December 7, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision rules that personal support workers and caregivers may owe fiduciary responsibilities to the individuals they care for.

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Elder Abuse, Financial & Legal

Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse.

March 13, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

Perpetrator is typically a family member or caregiver.

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Elder Abuse, Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal, Senior's Rights, Tales from Home
Kimberly Whaley

Elder Abuse: The Silent Crime.

February 28, 2017 | By Caregiving Matters

According to the Toronto police, two to 10 per cent (about 40,000 to 200,000) of seniors are abused in Ontario.

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Elder Abuse

Don’t be a victim! Video helps older adults avoid frauds and scams

November 28, 2016 | By Trish Richards

In this video presentation, Constable Jason Peddle, Vulnerable Persons Coordinator, Toronto Police Service, speaks about some of the current frauds and scams against older, often isolated people.

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Elder Abuse, Videos

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