Brochures and Factsheets
A guide to help older people avoid abuse, scams and fraud.
"We know that people over the age of 50 are at risk of financial abuse, scams and fraud. This is often called elder financial abuse. Elder financial abuse can take many forms and happen to anyone. It is a mistake to think it couldn’t happen to you or those you love. Even though it’s hard to discuss, the more we understand what elder financial abuse is, the more we can identify it, talk about it, and take action to prevent it from happening. This guide is for our older customers and their loved ones. We want you to be safe and savvy when managing your money."
(Please note: Part 5 Advice & support for carers and Part 6- Where can I go for help are specifically targeted towards Australian resources, since this document is from Australia. The first four parts, however, can be applied and shared in most countries)
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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For optimal use of the "Decision Tree: Assisting an Adult Who is Abused, Neglected or Self Neglecting", please refer to the following short video clips:
Source: Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
The following is part of our project “Increasing Access to Justice for Older Adult Victims of Sexual Assault: A Capacity Building Approach”, funded by the Justice Canada Victims Fund.Learn more about this project or consult the full list of resources
'WHAT IS SEXUAL ABUSE OF OLDER ADULTS?
Sexual Abuse is “non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an older adult. Sexual contact with any person incapable of giving consent is also considered sexual abuse.” (Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), 2012
This Fact Sheet covers the essential points such as signs, related laws, where to report, where to get help etc
Source: Elder Abuse Ontario
"Last year, the City of Vancouver Seniors’ Advisory Committee initiated a special project to investigate the causes and consequences of social isolation and loneliness among seniors in Vancouver, and what the City of Vancouver and other stakeholders can do to help reduce or prevent these problems."
This brochure accompanies the report, and is intended for service providers. It summarizes risk factors, health and social effects, what you can do as a service provider and where you can find some helpful resources.
Source: Vancouver Seniors Advisory Committee
The following is part of our project “Increasing Access to Justice for Older Adult Victims of Sexual Assault: A Capacity Building Approach”, funded by the Justice Canada Victims Fund.Learn more about this project or consult the full list of resources
What are the physical and social indicators of sexual abuse?
The NCEA has created a simple fact sheet to help professionals and the public identify and prevent sexual abuse of older adults in nursing homes.
Source: National Centre on Elder Abuse
