Elder abuse
Local discussion hoping to shed light on prominence of elder abuse in Lethbridge
Hoping to shed some light on elder abuse, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held a lunchtime discussion to show just how prevalent the problem is in Lethbridge. Continue reading
Conditions imposed on Portage la Prairie care home after mistreatment of seniors
By Diana Foxall Reporter
A retirement home in Portage la Prairie has had its ability to accept new residents suspended after the province discovered cases of mistreatment. Continue reading
Elderly woman lived in dog kennel at U.S. couple’s home, police say
A Texas man and woman have been arrested after a 70-year-old woman said they kept her in a dog kennel, beat her and withheld food and water. Continue reading
Police investigating alleged elder abuse of Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee
Police have been investigating reports of elder abuse against Stan Lee since at least February. Continue reading
2 men charged in elder abuse investigation, 69-year-old Georgina woman hospitalized: police
Police say a 69-year-old woman from Georgina, Ont., was taken to hospital Wednesday in life-threatening condition after they were contacted by someone with concerns about her medical condition and the state of the home. Continue reading
Suspected elder abuse leaves 85-year-old man in hospital, son faces charges
By Jamie Mauracher Reporter
Police allege the senior fell off a chair on April 9 and was left on the floor without care until friends came to the home on April 13. Continue reading
Moncton realtor stripped of licence says she was trying to help senior, not take ‘outrageous’ advantage of him
Tanya Hannah along with her spouse Maurice Poirier were determined to be unsuitable to be licensed as real-estate salespeople under the province’s Real Estate Agents Act, in a ruling released last week. Continue reading
Disturbing video catches caregivers abusing elderly woman in Italy
Italian police have arrested two caregivers in Sicily after they captured a video of them abusing a 75-year-old woman. Continue reading
Canada’s lack of long-term care space is forcing seniors as far as 200 km from home
The scarcity of nursing homes and Canada’s aging population is creating a growing backlog that’s placing excruciating stress on families across the country. Continue reading
No charges in fatal assault on elderly patient at Dundas nursing home
Elderly man deemed not fit to stand trial for fatal assault Continue reading
