About one in 10 seniors are victims of consumer fraud each year: Canadian Department of Justice
Elder abuse can be physical, financial, sexual or psychological
Especially in this time of COVID-19, our elders are vulnerable to abuse and neglect
Damning military reports said troops found cases of abuse and negligence in the homes
Ontario Long Term Care Association calling for more action
More than 3,000 care home residents have died in Canada
Ceremony held amidst pandemic in order to fulfill bride’s wish to have stepdad give her away
A COVID-19 outbreak in the dementia unit at Langley Lodge continues to claim lives
Money comes as seniors have been hard hit by COVID-19
Outbreaks have been declared in 34 facilities in B.C. since the start of the pandemic
Many of Canada’s COVID-19 deaths have been at longterm care homes
Retirement community Magnolia Gardens offers tips for a safe Mother’s Day amid COVID-19
The ongoing global health crisis has disproportionately affected the elderly
After a fall broke her hip, Violet Kosinski is in hospital while her hubby, Roy, in self-isolation
Day programs, activity centres can’t operate in pandemic
There are currently 19 outbreaks at care homes in B.C.
Family caregivers can get support by calling 211 or 1-877-520-3267
