Elder abuse

• Quebec government to invest $50 million to fight elder abuse

  The plan includes the creation of a prosecutor's office dedicated to dealing with cases of elder abuse and criminal negligence across the province.

  Canada

  Jun 12
  
• Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Edmonton grandma who was beaten, robbed in her home

  A woman accused of murder in the 2019 death of an Edmonton grandmother — who was viciously attacked during a robbery at her senior's home — instead pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

  Crime

  Feb 1
  
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• 2 charged in Quinte West, Ont. elder abuse investigation

  A lengthy Quinte West OPP investigation has led to elder abuse charges for a man and woman from the municipality in southern Ontario.

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• Toronto man sentenced to 15 years in prison for beating mother to death

  On Tuesday, almost three and a half years after his arrest, Matthew Maxwell was sentenced to 15 years in a penitentiary minus nine months for the fatal assault of his mother.

  Crime

  Jan 4
• Sex assault charges laid against long-term care home worker: Ottawa police

  A food services worker at the Garry J. Armstrong long-term care home in Ottawa is facing four charges of sexual assault, police said Friday.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2021
• Ottawa police investigating alleged sex abuse at city-run Garry J. Armstrong care home

  The City of Ottawa was told about an allegation of sexual abuse in one of its long-term care homes on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by police.

  Crime

  Oct 28, 2021
• Isolated seniors more vulnerable to elder mistreatment: Montreal senior advocates

  According to Canadian researchers, financial abuse and emotional abuse are the most common forms. During the pandemic seniors were heavily targeted.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2021
• PSW charged in elder assault: London police

  London police say a personal support worker (PSW) has been charged with assault after an elderly woman sustained serious injuries.

  Crime

  Apr 1, 2021
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• 90-year-old RBC client allegedly lost $60K to fraud by longtime advisor

  The financial ordeal of a Toronto senior raises tough questions, her family says.

  Money

  Nov 19, 2020
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• Elderly man beaten on video at Detroit nursing home dies

  Video allegedly recorded by the suspect sparked outrage last May after U.S. President Donald Trump shared it on Twitter.

  Trending

  Jul 30, 2020