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Elder Abuse
Any elderly person may become a victim of abuse. Males and females of any age, ethnicity or life situation (income, health, etc.) may be abused by someone close to them. There are many forms of elder abuse, ranging from: financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse.
Links:
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Abuse of Older People (Health Canada)
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Family Violence Resources (Department of Health and Social Services)
For more information, please contact:
NWT Seniors' Society
Box 1564
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1G1
| Toll Free: | 1-800-661-0878 |
| Phone: | (867) 920-7444 |
| Fax: | (867) 873-4318 |
| E-mail: | seniors@tamarack.nt.ca |
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Last Updated: February 14, 2007 |
