Elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. Elder abuse can take several forms including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, spiritual, financial and material abuse, abandonment, neglect and serious loss of dignity and respect.
Organization | Phone number |
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Rowan House Emergency Shelter | Â 403-652-3311 |
Okotoks Family Resource Centre | 403-995-2626 |
High River FCSS | 403-652-8620 |
Distress Centre* (24 hours) | 403-266-4357 |
*The Distress Centre is a 24-hour crisis/support line that can connect you to: Calgary Seniors Resource Society - Seniors Connect Outreach Program, Alberta Health Services - Mobile Response Team for Mental Health, and the RCMP.
Staying Safe: A Resource for Older Adults in Alberta is a handbook from the province that can help older adults identify unsafe or abusive situations, and understand their rights and options if they are being hurt.Â