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
More situations involving crimes against seniors are being reported to the police. In part, this is because police and people in communities are working together to make sure that older people are protected when they are in danger. Understandably, there are questions about how the justice system works. This info sheet includes descriptions of the roles of police, the Crown council, victim service workers as well as information about compensation and complaints/appeals.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
French, Hindi, Polish, Vietnamese; http://site.bcceas.ca/publications-resources/free-resources/abuse-and-ne...
When they see it, most people can recognize financial, physical and emotional abuse. And, there are times that neighbours and family members worry that seniors who rely on others for care are being neglected. In situations like these, many of us are uncertain about when to ask the police to help keep seniors safe. This info sheet includes information, questions and examples to help identify when behaviours that are called abuse or neglect also become a crime.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
French, Hindi, Polish, Vietnamese;http://site.bcceas.ca/publications-resources/free-resources/abuse-and-neglect-of-seniors-is-it-a-crime/
This booklet describes seniors' rights, including what benefits seniors may be entitled to receive when they retire or if they get sick, where they can get information about benefits, how their rights to safety are protected, and how they can appeal an unfavourable decision
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
handbook
Legal Services Society
Farsi, French, Korean, Tagalog; http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/pub.aspx?p_id=8
This educational kit was developed to assist people who are working to prevent and stop abuse and neglect of seniors. The kit contains a 20 minute DVD entitled "Finding A Future for Ellen" with discussion guides for presenting the film, as well as a PowerPoint presentation and speakers notes on CD
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
educational kit
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
Abuse and neglect of seniors is a complex issue with potentially devastating effects on older people who may lack the ability to protect themselves or bounce back from losses. Responding effectively requires a variety of responses and a coordinated community effort. This handout provides some definitions and examples of abuse, as well as a list of what to look for when assessing if an elder is being abused. It also provides some helpful communication tips and several phone numbers and lists some local sources of help and information.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
BCCEAS staff members are available to provide workshops on a variety of specific topics. This includes a workshop based on the Community and Justice System Working Together kit which BCCEAS developed in 2006 with extensive community consultation
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
workshop
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support
This script has legal information for seniors. It covers the rights of seniors to pensions and benefits, abuse and neglect of seniors (often called "elder abuse"), changing your will, options for appointing others to make financial and legal decisions, and lending money to children or grandchildren
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
web page
The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Provide basic information about the abuse of seniors. They cover psychological and emotional abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, physical or sexual abuse, medication abuse, and violation of civil/human rights and neglect/self neglect.
Seniors, Victims of Abuse
fact sheet
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...