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1 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers FROM THE PRESIDENT As President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, I am proud to introduce our 15th Annual Crime Prevention Guide which tackles the very difficult subject of Seniors Abuse. The goal of this year’s publication is to help educate and promote the public’s role to help identify and address financial, mental or physical abuse of Saskatchewan’s Seniors. The SFPO is proud to continue their partnership with Fenety Marketing for the 2023 Crime Prevention Guide. There are a lot of informative articles in this year’s guide for dealing with this important issue. Proceeds are also used to support SFPO activities and further our community involvement and support, including a $5,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross’s “Friendly Calls Program”, that has a Red Cross staff member or volunteer call seniors at home to help address issues of isolation or loneliness which became heightened during COVID. This publication is distributed free of charge each year to public facilities including local schools and libraries throughout the province, and will also be available “on line” at the SFPO’s web site www.saskpolice.com. With the generous support of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the province, we are able to educate the citizens of the province on Seniors Abuse. On behalf of the 1400 members of the SFPO, we appreciate your continued support in the province of Saskatchewan. Thank you for continuing to work together to build safer communities throughout Saskatchewan. Casey Ward President Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers
2 Elder Abuse Awareness Board of Directors President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Ward Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Elder Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Pringle Director – Regina Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin Glas Director – Saskatoon Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Leroux Director – Moose Jaw Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Watt Director – Prince Albert Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nolan Carter Director – Estevan Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Reed Director – Weyburn Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darcy Cleasby Director – Saskatoon Senior Officer Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blair Pellerin Director – Regina Senior Officer Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurel Marshall Executive Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernie Eiswirth 306.539.0960 - www.saskpolice.com Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers - twitter.com/saskfed PO Box 26116, Regina, SK S4R 8R7 The Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers represents over 1,300 police personnel from six municipalities in Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Weyburn and Estevan. The SFPO is comprised of 8 police associations from each of those cities including senior officer associations in Regina and Saskatoon.
3 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers FROM THE PUBLISHER “Providing quality, professional marketing and fundraising services on behalf of high-profile, non-profit organizations.” I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every advertiser and sponsor of our Annual Telephone Appeal, allowing this unique publication to be distributed throughout the community, to schools, libraries and public facilities and also available online at www.saskpolice.com, making it easily accessible to everyone. The Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers publishes an Annual Crime Prevention Guide to educate the public on important community concerns. Our 15th Annual Crime Prevention Guide is focusing on “Seniors Abuse Awareness” and designed to help educate and promote the public’s role to identify and address financial, mental or physical abuse of Saskatchewan’s seniors. This unique publication will be distributed free of charge to Seniors Homes, Associations and other organizations that support Seniors. It will also be available on the SFPO’s web site www.saskpolice.com. This publication is made possible as a result of financial support from residents and business representatives throughout the Province. With their generous support for the activities of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, the SFPO is also able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and programs, such as their recent $5,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross’s Friendly Calls Program, that has a Red Cross staff member or volunteer call seniors at home to help address issues of isolation or loneliness which became heightened during COVID. We welcome your comments or suggestions regarding these publications and always look forward to speaking with you each year during our Annual Telephone Appeal. Respectfully, Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services
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5 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 15th Annual Community Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the SFPO President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Publisher’s Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SFPO Supports the Red Cross Friendly Calls Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Estevan Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Saskatoon Police Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 What is Elder Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A Closer Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Physical Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sexual Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Emotional Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Financial Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Institutional Abuse or Neglect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Financial Fraud by Strangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Credit Card Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Door-to-Door Sales Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Investment Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lottery Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fraud and Scams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Help is Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Violence Against Seniors and their Perception of Safety in Canada: Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Safety Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 One in six older Canadians experience this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Elder Abuse Laws in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 What you can do if you suspect abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 How can you identify and help older adults at risk? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 What you can do to keep yourself safe from abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Are you dating? - Older adults and healthy relationships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Are you an older adult? Do you believe you are experiencing mistreatment? . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Health workers say Sask. system failing to protect elders, vulnerable adults from neglect and abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Seniors show up for forum on abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Prevention: Stay involved. Know your rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Where to Find Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Need Help But Don’t Know Where to Start? Contact 211 Saskatchewan . . . . . . . . . . 128 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS
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7 Proceeds from our 15th Annual Crime Prevention Guide project have allowed the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers to make a $5,000 donation to the Friendly Calls Program to support Elder Abuse Awareness to help educate the public in recognizing the signs and behaviors of adults that may be at risk. The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services, like yours. The Friendly Calls program is safe, accessible and free. Friendly Calls is for everyone, with a focus on reaching older adults, Indigenous peoples, frontline workers, parents, caregivers and other people who may benefit from increased access to regular emotional support and social interaction. Friendly Calls are designed to support people to develop resilience, overcome life’s challenges, continue independence and build a stronger, more connected community. Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers SFPO President Casey Ward presents a $5,000 donation to Shawna Green for the Red Cross Friendly Calls Program.
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ESTEVAN POLICEASSOCIATION “Serving with Pride” May 15, 2023 Estevan Police Association 301 11th Avenue Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2C7 Members of the Estevan Police Association are not only at work on a daily basis in an effort to make the City of Estevan and surrounding area a safer place to live and play, they are involved in supporting our community when they are off duty. Members volunteer on various organizations and committees. Members also collectively work together to financially support various organizations and committees. The Estevan Police Association puts on a number of functions throughout the year that allows us to raise funds that are then donated back into the community. The EPA puts on an annual Golf Tournament ¨Jay Pierson Memorial Golf Tournament¨, Variety Night of Magic for primary school age children to attend, and the Max Fun Colour 5km Walk/Run to name a few. The funds from raised from these events are then put back into the community through various events, groups and sports. The Estevan Police Association has annually for a number of decades offered a bursary to a graduating student from the Estevan Comprehensive High School that is entering the field of Justice whether that be through the faculty of law, peace officer, correctional officer, social worker or the like. The Estevan Police Association has also had the opportunity to sponsor the Youth Curling League at the Power Dodge Curling Center here in Estevan. Membership has provided funding for three years to the league. Our members have begun an annual youth against police curling bonspiel hosted at the end of the season. The youth were fortunate enough to have taken the title so far. Yours sincerely, Kevin Reed President Estevan Police Association (306) 421-6320 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 17
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27 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Elder abuse is an action, deliberate behaviour or failure to act, by a person in a position of trust - like an adult child, family member, friend or caregiver - that causes or risks causing an older adult: • Physical, sexual or emotional harm; or • Damage to - or loss of - property or assets. Elder abuse covers a whole range of behaviours, from hurtful comments to dominating or controlling another person's daily activities.At its most extreme, elder abuse can result in serious physical harm or endanger a person's life. Abuse may be a pattern of behaviour or just a single incident. It might involve physical harm, social isolation or neglect. Sometimes, the absence of care can hurt just as much as physical abuse. Some kinds of abuse are criminal offences. Other kinds of abuse, like repeated small insults, may not be crimes, but they can hurt anyway.They can also lead to criminal forms of abuse later on. Ageism Stereotypes about old age and aging can be a factor in elder abuse. Some people assume that an older person's mental and physical abilities are limited without regard to the individual's real abilities. They may talk down to an older person or make decisions that affect them without their input.This is known as ageism. The federal and provincial and territorial governments have adopted legislation (human rights acts or codes) prohibiting discrimination on various grounds, including age, in relation to employment, the provision of goods, services and facilities, and accommodation. Everyone deserves protection from abuse. It can create real emotional, physical or financial harm - whether it's hurt feelings, broken limbs or serious financial loss. It can make you feel unsafe where you live and afraid of what might happen next. Being on the receiving end of abuse can make you feel badly about yourself and cause you to lose your confidence and self-esteem.This can make it difficult to make good decisions and to function at work or in your daily activities. Sometimes it takes a while for a person to realize they are being abused. They don't think it could happen to them. If it does, you're not alone—someone will listen. Controlling Behaviour An abuser may be moody or angry. These moods and aggressive behaviours can increase over time.They may be using anger to control you. Some people think they are to blame for the other person's angry behaviour—they don't see that they are being abused. If a partner, family member or friend abuses you, it is not your fault. justice.gc.ca What is elder abuse? Mrs. Chow doesn't want to deal with Alison's embarrassing questions. Usually, the young volunteer reads to Mrs. Chow in her apartment or helps her to walk to the shops nearby. But this morning, Alison wants to talk about the last time Mrs. Chow's granddaughter stopped by to visit. Alison noticed the teenager taking a $20 bill from her grandmother's purse. "Oh, she always gives me money," Tricia had answered, when confronted. "It's no big deal." "I don't want anyone to get into trouble", explains Mrs. Chow as she tries to walk away. She wants to stick by her family, even though she feels hurt. Her family would be angry if Tricia's problems were made public. "But it's not fair to you!" says Alison, following her. "Now I know why you are short of cash so often at the store." Alison stops and looks at Mrs. Chow carefully. "Would it help you to know that you don't have to do this alone? I'd be happy to come by sometime when the girl's mother is here. Maybe there's a way to solve this without everyone feeling too badly." Mrs. Chow is surprised at the relief she feels to hear this. It all feels so complicated. But maybe this girl understands why this is so hard for her. Maybe she does have some choices after all. Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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29 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers For older people, abuse can come in many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or neglect. It's possible to experience more than one type of abuse at the same time, or at different times. In Canada, some kinds of abuse - like fraud, assault, sexual assault, threatening harm and criminal harassment - are crimes under the Criminal Code. Some types of abuse are also offences under provincial and territorial laws. A Cycle of Abuse Many people find that abuse often has a pattern. The tension builds for a while until the abusive person lashes out - either verbally or physically.After the "explosion," there is a period of relative calm. Maybe the abusive person says they are sorry and promises it won't happen another time.Then the cycle begins again. Others describe an increasing spiral of abuse - once it begins, it gets worse over time. Violent outbursts and other abusive behaviours grow more frequent and more severe. The following section highlights some important points about each type of abuse. It also provides some suggestions about what you can do to stop the abuse and to improve the situation. Abuse can be confusing and can hurt a lot. It may be difficult or embarrassing to talk about it but it's important to remember that you are not alone.There is help available. justice.gc.ca A Closer Look Harold gives Edna a little smile as he leaves her at the rehabilitation centre. He's happy they will have some time apart. Edna seems like a different person since her stroke - all her patience has flown away. He tries to help her in whatever way he can, but she rarely has a good word for him. His cooking, his cleaning - nothing is ever good enough. Harold wishes he didn't resent Edna's frustration. He knows that it's hard for both of them to adjust. But it's more complicated than that: he finds he is afraid of her too. He practically jumps out of his skin when she bangs her cane on the table.The other day he suggested that she "lighten up" and she threw her coffee at him. He still has the burns. He's worried her outbursts will get worse. He's tried talking to their daughter. "Oh come on, Dad," she said. "Mom has always been so sweet." But this isn't the Edna they all used to know. Maybe if he talks to the nurse at the rehab centre about it. He and Edna have shared so many happy times together. He doesn't want to remember their last years like this. Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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31 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers What does it look like? Physical abuse is the deliberate use of force against a person without that person's consent. It can cause physical pain, injury, or impairment.This includes: • Pushing or shoving • Biting • Hitting, slapping or kicking • Burning • Pinching or punching • Throwing an object at you • Throwing an object at you • Misusing physical restraints • Confining you to one place or room. All of these acts are crimes in Canada. Physical abuse includes the deliberate overmedication or under medication of an older person. What can I do? If you are being physically abused, you may need to leave the situation or your home.You can start by going to a safe place, like your neighbour's or a friend's place, a business or a shelter. Consider reporting the abuse to the police or call 9-1-1. Stress and Abuse Family stress sometimes leads to elder abuse. A spouse's health can deteriorate, leading to stress and change. Adult children juggling multiple family and work demands can become short-tempered. They can overlook their parents' changing physical and emotional needs. The presence of depression, alcoholism or drug abuse can also lead to abusive behaviours or neglect. An existing family history of abuse can intensify as a parent or older family member becomes more dependent. If you are in this situation - or know someone who is - talk to a social worker or someone you trust. Help is available for families going through hard times. If you've been injured, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. For emergencies, go to the hospital. Some other things you can do are: • Talk to someone you trust • See a social worker or counsellor • See your doctor or visit a medical clinic • Call your local help or crisis line • Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you're getting the wrong amount of medication • See the police to get a criminal order (or "peace bond") to keep the abuser away from you. You may want to see a lawyer or victim service provider to get a civil protection order (restraining order or emergency protection order). These are legal tools that can help to have the abuser removed from the family home or kept away from you. If you are thinking of leaving If you are being abused, it is important to think first about your safety.You also need to think of the safety of any children or other dependent relatives living with you. You may fear that your family and friends will not support you if you leave. They may have fixed ideas of what's right for older adults.They may not like your decision. But even so, it still may be better for you and for those who depend on you to leave rather than to continue to be abused. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 Or call your local police. Try to leave the situation. If you can, attract attention by screaming. If there is violence … Be sure to protect yourself or anyone who depends on you. justice.gc.ca Physical Abuse Sam slams the door in a rage as he leaves his father's house. This time he's really fed up with Abe's insults! His hands are shaking as he grips the steering wheel in the car.Abe's been telling him he's no good ever since he was a kid. Sam doesn't know how many times Abe slapped him over the smallest of things - breaking a dish, losing a hammer, failing a test. Now, it seems everyone expects him to do Abe's errands.Well, there's no way he's doing that! If they knew the real Abe, they'd see that the old guy is quite able to look after himself! Today, though, Sam knows he really lost it.They'd started to argue again and Abe came after him swinging his arms for a fight. Sam couldn't stop himself—he slammed the old man up against the kitchen cupboards. It's not the first time this has happened; but this time, he just left Abe there on the floor, yelling that he'd broken his leg.What if Abe calls the police? In a way, it would be a relief. He needs to talk to someone: he can't stand feeling the remorse and the anger at the same time. Sure, he feels guilty; but isn't Abe also responsible? There must be someone who can understand why they get like this. Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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33 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers What does it look like? Sexual abuse involves any unwanted sexual touching or activity.This can include: • Kissing, fondling or sexual intercourse without consent • Continuing sexual contact when asked to stop • Being forced to commit unsafe or degrading sexual acts. Sexual assault is a crime in Canada. Even when you are married, it is a crime to force any sexual conduct on another person. Other sexual offences include sexual exploitation of children and of persons with a disability. What can I do? • Talk to someone you trust • Call a sexual assault crisis line • Consult a nurse, social worker or doctor • Call the police • In an emergency, call 9-1-1 • See the police to get a criminal order (or "peace bond") to keep the abuser away from you. If you are being sexually assaulted you may need to go to a safe place and seek help. Consider reporting the assault to the police and going to the hospital. justice.gc.ca Sexual Abuse Claire hasn't touched her dinner. It's like this every night now. She hasn't been happy since her nephew, Louis, came to live with her. The doctors insisted that she needed someone to look after her. It all seemed to make sense: Louis could help her with her errands and the house, and there would be somebody around overnight. But Louis was so much more than she had bargained for! She dreads it when he calls her into the living room in the evenings. She doesn't want to remember how he forced her to do it the first time, but now he expects her to touch him in a sexual way while he reads dirty magazines. She feels sick with shame. But when she refused to do it, he hit her.Then he told her that if she made any trouble, he would push her down the stairs and leave her for dead. Everyone would think it was an accident. Claire is getting really scared. It doesn't seem like anyone comes to the house any more. She's starting to think she should call the police. It's hard to imagine calling so much attention to things, but it may not be safe to wait to talk to someone else! Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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35 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers What does it look like? Emotional (or psychological) abuse involves using words or actions to control, frighten, isolate or erode a person's self-respect. Emotional abuse can include: • Putting you down or humiliating you • Ignoring you or your health needs • Yelling at you constantly • Making threats to harm you or others • Intruding on your privacy • Making fun of your language, traditions, religious or spiritual beliefs, or preventing you from practicing your religion. • Keeping you from seeing your family, friends or community • Making threats to move you out of your home • Deciding what you can or can't do. Emotional abuse is serious - inside wounds can take a long time to heal. Some forms of emotional abuse are crimes. Stalking, verbal threats, harassing telephone calls, deliberate intimidation and counselling (advising) suicide are all criminal acts in Canada. Many other forms of emotional abuse are not crimes. Still, they can hurt a lot and may lead to criminal acts later on. Criminal Harassment Criminal harassment is a crime. It involves repeated conduct that causes another person to fear for their safety or that of a loved one.You may be afraid because someone: •Watches you or tracks where you go • Leaves threatening messages • Makes threats to you, your children, family, pets or friends • Calls you over and over again, and perhaps hangs up when you answer • Sends you letters or e-mail messages constantly • Sends gifts you do not want What can I do? • Tell someone you trust • Try not to let the abuse silence you •Write down what is happening to you. Keep your notes in a safe place. • Change locations, if you can • If you are afraid, call the police. You do not have to face this alone. Talk to a social worker, a counsellor or someone you trust. They can help you understand more about emotional abuse. Abusers can't always change, but sometimes there are ways to restore and improve intimate and family relationships. Help is available. Elder mediation Elder mediation can be a tool to promote family discussions that might resolve disputes and reduce conflict over issues involving older adults, such as caregiver stress, financial, medical or residential care decisions. By improving communication, you and your family can learn how to take better care of yourself and each other. justice.gc.ca Esha says nothing, as her daughter starts yelling at her. She wonders why Anila treats her this way so often. What happened to her daughter's love and sense of respect? Esha's back begins to ache; she has the breakfast clutter and the entire house to clean.And now her daughter,Anila, wants her to cook dinner for the children tonight. She longs to say no: she can already see them scowling at the traditional dishes she likes to make. She was very happy at first to come to Canada. But now she wishes there was still a place for her back home. Her son-in-law, Chanda, is impatient with her country ways.And her daughter blows back and forth like the wind; sometimes her comments are just as cruel. Esha rarely goes out; she feels unsure of her English. She'd like to go to the Indo-Canadian centre again, but she knows Anila doesn't want to take her. She feels stronger chatting with women her own age. They tell her that her children ask too much from her. Her daughter says they should mind their own business. Esha thinks she will ask her friend Sakina to come with her to talk to the social worker at the centre if she goes. Emotional Abuse Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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37 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers What does it look like? Financial (or economic) abuse involves acting without consent in a way that financially benefits one person at the expense of another.This may include: • Stealing from you • Keeping you from making your own financial decisions •Withholding money for things you need (food, housing or medical treatment) • Making frequent requests for money • Failing to repay loans • Pressuring you to share your home or your car, or baby-sit your grandchildren when you don't want to • Taking your money or cashing your cheques without your permission • Pressuring you to sign over your house or property or to sign legal documents that you don't understand • Overcharging you for services. Most forms of financial abuse are crimes, including theft, criminal breach of trust, forgery and fraud. It is also a crime to misuse a Power of Attorney. Financial abuse can also include marriages where a person deliberately pressures an older person of limited capacity into marriage solely for financial profit. What can I do? • Tell someone you trust • Ask for help if you think you are experiencing financial abuse • Have cheques deposited directly into your own bank account • Consult a lawyer about legal options available to manage and protect your property • Ask a lawyer what choices you have to keep your property or money safe. • Ask someone you trust to look over contracts and other papers before you sign them • Change your Power of Attorney to someone you can trust • Contact the police, if you think a crime has been committed. justice.gc.ca Jim sits in the sun outside the residence. His heart is still racing - he hadn't meant to tell his story to that young girl. It had just all poured out: how it looks like lending his car to Roger was a mistake, and how he'd thought the car would make it easier for the whole family to visit while he'd been in the hospital. Now Jim wishes his son-in-law would bring the car back, even though he knows he'll never drive it again.The car is still registered in his name.What if Roger has an accident? If only Roger would just offer to buy it from him!That would be the proper thing to do. Roger knows Jim could really use the money to buy furniture for his new seniors' apartment. Everything has to fit in one room now. Jim is afraid to rock the boat. He just can't find a way to confront Roger.What if Roger takes his anger out on Jim's daughter? He knows that has happened before.Would Jim's family still come to visit him if Roger got angry?Would he keep them away? Maybe it's time to check out that computer in the lounge room to see if there might be something on the Internet that could help, even if it's just what to do about the car insurance. Financial Abuse Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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39 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Five common signs of Financial Abuse How to spot the signs and stop the growing threat of elder abuse. Financial abuse of seniors is one of the darker realities of aging, and one that tends to stay out of the view of those not directly touched by it. It's a crime that's often not seen by the victim, and sadly often perpetrated by family members or close acquaintances. For aging Canadians who've spent a lifetime accumulating wealth to support their retirement, it can be a shock to learn that someone close to them has been trying to take advantage of them. It's also something that's increasingly prevalent in an era where older adults are a rapidly growing segment of society. According to census data from April 2022, the number of Canadians aged 65 and older increased by 18 percent between 2016 and 2021, the second largest increase in 75 years. With some studies showing close to half of older adults have experienced some sort of abuse, it's important for them, together with close friends and family members, to be aware of the warning signs of abuse and what they can do to prevent it. 1. Missing valuables It may be easy to assume misplaced jewelry or cash is just the result of an aging mind, but experts say this is one of the most common signs of possible abuse. Often, seniors will notice this themselves, and may mention it to an advisor or family member. 2. Unusual banking activity Banking activities tend to follow normal patterns, and so a sudden change can be a red flag. Unfamiliar third-party bill payments through an account or requests to make payments on someone else's credit card can be a sign. Even a sudden increase in withdrawals could hint at something. There could end up being a good reason for the activity, but it could also be a sign that someone is pressuring the senior to take out more money. 3. Sudden new companion A challenge in spotting abuse is that it often occurs in a grey area; how to determine whether a family member's requests for financial assistance constitute abuse or a legitimate appeal for help?Also difficult to judge is the sudden appearance of a new friend or romantic interest, and whether it suggests potential abuse or is a legitimate relationship. 4. Unexplained property transfers Transferring property or bank account ownership should be seen as a major red flag Example being convinced either to sign over the entire title to their house or perhaps to make it joint with an abuser, meaning the abuser would get it upon the person's death. 5. Unexplained changes toWill or power of attorney Financial power of attorney allows a designated person to act on behalf of the client in legal and financial affairs. It's a very significant designation and any changes to it, particularly when the transfer is not to a family member or a long-standing friend, could be a sign someone may be trying to take advantage. How to guard against abuse It's important to remember elder financial abuse is a crime, and that police services have vulnerable peoples' units that investigate and encourage the reporting of elder abuse. But part of the trouble with stopping financial elder abuse is identifying it as its happening, so it's crucial to make sure protections are in place ahead of time to fend off or stop potential abuse. A good first step is having a wealth transfer plan in place and communicating it to the next generation or other beneficiaries. It's also important to ensure the power of attorney is chosen wisely, whether it be a family member, friend or lawyer.This should be someone who lives nearby, is reliable and stable financially. Having a network of professionals (financial advisor, accountant, lawyer, etc.) can provide a level of protection for seniors. These professionals can be a first point of contact for seniors or their family members who are concerned about potential abuse, and can also be a set of eyes that may notice strange transactions. If a friend or family member suspects financial abuse, a natural first point of contact would be with the senior. It's important to also remember that the more isolated a person is, the more likely they can be victimized. Having someone close to make checks, whether it's a trusted family member, a close friend, or a trusted professional can in itself be a deterrent to potential victimizers. https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com Financial Abuse (continued)
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41 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers What does it look like? Neglect is the failure to provide adequately for a dependent adult.These oversights or deliberate acts can involve: • Not giving you proper food or clean clothing • Not providing you with a safe, warm, clean place to live • Failing to provide adequate health care, medication and personal hygiene • Failing to provide aids for daily living, like hearing aids, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, grab bars • Failing to prevent physical harm • Failing to ensure you have proper supervision (if needed). It may also include leaving older adults who are injured or unwell alone for too long or abandoning them. Some forms of neglect are crimes in Canada, including failure to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence causing bodily harm or death. Why now? As an older adult, you may be at risk of abuse (including neglect) because of where you live (alone, with family, or in an institution) or because you depend on other people for basic help with daily living or financial support. You may receive help with intimate care—like feeding, dressing or bathing.You may depend on someone to give you your medication.These are situations where abuse can take place. What can I do? If you are being neglected - or suspect someone you know is not getting the care they need - you can: • Talk with someone you trust • Talk to other family members • Consult a public health nurse or social worker • Speak with your doctor • Call your local help line or seniors line • In an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are concerned about an older person's ability to live on their own, contact provincial or territorial government services. Someone there can direct you to the Public Trustee, the Public Guardian or a similar agency. justice.gc.ca Laurie is sure something is wrong with her neighbour Ellie. She hasn't seen any lights on in the house for several days now. So here she is, with her husband, Frank, trying to force the window on Ellie's back porch. She's tried phoning, but there's been no answer. She walks through the house, calling Ellie's name. Her eyes turn away from the dirty dishes, rotting food and dirty toilet. The house smells bad. How has it come to this? She knows the doctor has told Ellie's daughter several times that she needs to arrange care for Ellie, but it's clear his words were ignored. Her family refuses to see that Ellie's memory is failing. Laurie has helped out as she can and has even called Ellie's daughter herself. Now here is Ellie, passed out on the floor - cold, barely breathing, and motionless. Laurie's heart breaks as she calls for the ambulance. She thinks: no more excuses this time! She'll be speaking to the medical team at the hospital and reporting the lack of care. Ellie doesn't have to deal with this alone. Neglect Reproduced from the Department of Justice publication Elder Abuse is Wrong without affiliation or endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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