What seniors don't know about fraud could hurt them. Older adults lose millions of dollars every year to consumer frauds and scams such as illegal telemarketing; bogus charities; identity theft and more... This innovative and informative program helps seniors become "tough targets" by "getting the facts on fraud".
Seniors, Victims of Abuse, Financial
workshop
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
There are formal and informal ways to give someone permission to help us manage our financial affairs. If you decide to take a more formal step, this information sheet outlines some common options. All of them can be helpful but, in the wrong hands, they can also be harmful. Do some research by following up with the resources listed at the end of this sheet.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse, Financial
fact sheet
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
French, Hindi, Polish, Vietnamese; http://site.bcceas.ca/publications-resources/free-resources/giving-other...
This interactive video workshop shows seniors how to avoid financial abuse (often by family, friends or caregivers) by using the services available to them at their banks, credit unions or trust companies to protect their money, their property and their independence
Seniors, Victims of Abuse, Financial
workshop
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
Vancouver Community College is pleased to provide you with this glossary of 5000 Canadian legal and court-related terms in English Plain Language, and their equivalents in six other languages (Chinese, Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
Divorce and Separation, Knowing Your Rights, Understanding Abuse & Family Violence, Preventing Abuse, Safety Issues, Seniors, Financial Issues, Persons with a Disability, Victims of Abuse, Immigration Issues, In a Relationship, Crime, Legal Services, Children's Rights, Financial, Your Safety, Family Law
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Vancouver Community College