Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 65 Seniors Canada / Aînés Canada Working for Seniors / Travaillons pour les aînés www.seniors.gc.ca / www.aines.gc.ca Where can I go for help? If you think you are experiencing financial abuse, ask for help. The abuser may try to make you think that you are the one that is causing the problem, but this is not true. If you don’t have a family member or close friend who can help you, there are community resources you can use to stop the abuse. Ask your bank or credit union, your local seniors’ centre, or even your doctor where you can go for advice and help. Or contact your local police. Tips and safeguards Protect yourself–keep your financial and personal information in a safe place. Have an enduring or continuing power of attorney prepared appointing someone you can trust to look after you, so that even if you are ill and unable to look after yourself, your finances will be protected from others who might try to take advantage of you. Ask for help if you think you are experiencing financial abuse. Keep a record of money you give away and note whether it is a loan or a gift. For major decisions involving your home or other property, get your own legal advice before signing documents. Ask someone you trust to look over contracts and other papers before you sign them. Be very cautious if you open a joint bank account – the other person can take away all the money without asking. Make an effort to keep in touch with a variety of friends and family so you don’t become isolated. Where can I find out more? For more information, visit www.seniors.gc.ca or visit your local Service Canada office or call 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) TTY: 1-800-926-9105. DON’T WAIT to report Elder Abuse, it may be too late CAll 1-866-441-4340 Continued...
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