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Abuse of Older Adults in Institutions - Overview Paper This overview paper is intended to introduce the reader to the realities of the abuse of older adults in institutions. It discusses the recognition and prevention of abuse, and describes the responsibilities of institutions and health care workers for reporting abuse. Additional readings and audio-visual materials are also identified. 1999, 42 p. |
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Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly. 2004, 76p. |
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Community Awareness and Response: Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults This document provides an understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults, and acts as a guide for those who wish to take action. It describes an approach that can be used by communities to develop policies, programs, and services that support older adults. The document is intended to stimulate discussion and action at the community level. 2002, 102 p. |
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Directory of Services and Programs Addressing the Needs of Older Adult Victims of Violence in Canada Grouped by province and territory, this 2004 directory lists programs and services across Canada. Each organization is listed with an identification of its type (e.g. long-term care facility), a brief description of its services, and contact information. Where possible, the description indicates whether services are available in English and/or French. 2004, 79p. |
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Elder Abuse and Alcohol This fact sheet explores the links between alcohol and elder abuse and the role of public health in prevention. |
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Financial Abuse of Older Adults - Overview Paper This overview paper provides an introduction to the issue of financial abuse of older adults. Although the document is organized primarily as a reference for people who work or interact with older adults, there is also a tear-out information page designed specifically for seniors who may be experiencing financial abuse. 1999, 12 p. |
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Returning Home: Fostering a Supportive and Respectful Environment in the Long-Term Care Setting This monograph, the third of a three-part series, examines what residents and others feel are the characteristics of a supportive and respectful environment within a long-term care facility. This series is a synthesis of the findings of a national educational project known as "Abuse Prevention in Long-Term Care", carried out between 1995 and 1998. It is intended to stimulate discussion and action. 2001, 42 p. |
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Self-Neglect by Older Adults - Overview Paper This overview paper provides an understanding of the issue of self-neglect among older adults. It explains what constitutes self-neglect, the legal complications associated with intervention, and steps that can be taken to prevent or stop it. The document also includes a listing of the ministries and agencies responsible for the welfare of older adults in each of the provinces and territories. 1999, 12 p. |
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Stand by Me: Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Residents in Long-Term Care Settings This monograph, the second of a three-part series, highlights what residents, staff, families, and others feel should be done to ensure that abuse and neglect are stopped and prevented in long-term care facilities. The series is a synthesis of the findings of a national educational project known as "Abuse Prevention in Long-Term Care", carried out between 1995 and 1998. It is intended to stimulate discussion and action. 2001, 58 p. |
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When Home is Not a Home: Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care - A Resident's Perspective This monograph, the first of a three-part series, summarizes the perceptions of long-term care residents from across Canada as to what constitutes abuse and neglect. The series is a synthesis of the findings of a national educational project known as "Abuse Prevention in Long-Term Care", carried out between 1995 and 1998. It is intended to stimulate discussion and action. 2001, 34 p. |
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Elder Abuse: It’s Time to Face the Reality Elder Abuse: It’s Time to Face the Reality was developed for the Federal Elder Abuse Initiative (FEAI) by HRSDC. This brochure discusses that one in five Canadians believes they know of a senior who might be experiencing some form of abuse. Seniors from all walks of life are vulnerable to elder abuse and it is happening in communities across Canada. This brochure outlines basic information on how seniors and Canadians can spot elder abuse as well as information on how to help stop it. |
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Abuse Hurts At Any Age - June 15 (Poster) |
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