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Seniors experiencing a loss of autonomy

What is mistreament?

General information

Mistreatment of older adults (Gouvernement du Québec)

Terminology on the mistreatment of older adults (Elder Mistreatment Helpline)

Elder abuse - Identifying, preventing and responding (Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC))

Material and financial mistreatment of the elderly (Elder Mistreatment Helpline)

Exploitation (Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse)

What every older Canadian should know about: Financial abuse (Government of Canada)

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