Elder Abuse
What is elder abuse?
- A single or repeated act of inappropriate action towards an elderly person
- An abuse of power which causes harm or distress to an older person
- Occurs within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust but actually causes harm or distress to an older person
- Can be physical, emotional, sexual and financial
- Maybe intended or unintended neglect
Resources in the community
- London and District Distress Centre
Seniors Help Line: 519-667-6600
www.londondistresscentre.com
- Project SENIOR (Stop Elder Neglect in our Region)
http://www.police.london.ca
- South West Health Line - Elder Abuse and Neglect - South Western Ontario resources
http://www.southwesthealthline.ca
- Elder Abuse Ontario
1-866-299-1011
elderabuseontario.com
- London-Middlesex Coalition to End Abuse of Older Adults
Patrick Fleming, Chair
London Health Sciences, Geriatric Assessment Program
519-667-6693
- Gill Villanueva, Family Consultant/Victim Services Unit, Chair
London Police Services, London, ON, N6B 1X1
519-661-5636
Seniors Helpline
- 519-667-6600
- Daily, 24 hours
Date of creation: December 9, 2015
Last modified on: December 9, 2015
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