Senior Safety
What is Adult Protection?
The Adult Protection Program is governed by the Adult Protection Act. The Adult Protection Act has two purposes. First, to provide or arrange for assistance for an adult who needs assistance. Second, to provide protective (...
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older.
Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability.
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Are you a victim of a scam? if you have given money or personal information to a scam, call local police for advice.
Perhaps you are not a scam victim but have received a phone call, text or email that you think is a scam. If you aren't a victim, there...
Con artists use your strengths against you. They target seniors because of your openness, generosity, and community leadership. Be savvy about fraud in the community: Spot it. Stop it.
Con artists use your strengths against you. They target seniors because you are perceived as trusting, well mannered, and financially comfortable. Be savvy about fraud in the home: Spot it. Stop it.
Con artists use your strengths against you. They target seniors because you are the anchors of your families. You are perceived as responsible and financially stable. Be savvy about phone fraud: Spot it. Stop it.
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice.
“Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day to share information, learn more, discuss the issue of abuse of older adults, and become involved. These fact sheets provide information on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and what are some of the ways Canadians...