Elder Abuse
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Sale of Lions Place housing complex considered elder abuse, says CCPA reportA new report says the sale of the Lions Place non-profit seniors housing complex to a for-profit organization can be classified as elder abuse.TrendingApr 24
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Funding cut for elder abuse response program at Lethbridge Senior Citizens OrganizationThe Alberta government decided not to renew funding for the program effective March 1, leaving workers feeling left behind in the fight against elder mistreatment.Mar 8
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PSW assaults elderly man at Vaughan care home, police allegeAn arrest has been made after a personal support worker assaulted an elderly man at a Vaughan care home twice, police say, and officers believe there may be more victims.CrimeFeb 8
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Police, community workers visit Montreal seniors for wellness checksMontreal police and community groups in LaSalle spent Thursday visiting local seniors as part of a city-wide program of wellness checks. They also shared information on services.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 spotlights gender-based violenceTo promote the protection of vulnerable seniors from neglect and abuse, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 is celebrated every year on June 15.HealthJun 15, 2023
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Calgary business owner charged in connection to defrauding elderly womanThe Calgary Police Service said the victim requested the suspect to become her power of attorney in December 2016 because they were friends.CrimeJan 4, 2023
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Calgary elder abuse shelter seeing uptick in calls during holiday seasonThe elder abuse shelter in Calgary's Kerby Centre is nearly always full, and their 24-hour elder abuse resource line sees increased calls as the holidays approach.CanadaDec 13, 2022
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Plane sets record circling CN Tower to raise awareness of elder abuseThe flight was a world record, logged to raise awareness of elder abuse by the Elder Abuse Air Force.CanadaNov 12, 2022
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Health care aides charged with assault after investigation into abuse at Oakview PlaceA pair of health care aides at Extendicare Oakview Place are facing assault charges after Winnipeg police launched an investigation into reported abuse of residents.CrimeSep 13, 2022
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Manitoba Liberals, victims’ families call for better protections in wake of care home abuse scandalLiberal leader Dougald Lamont said that the scandal -- in which 15 residents are alleged to have been abused by two staff members at the care home -- is completely unacceptable.HealthJul 12, 2022
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