If you or a friend are in immediate danger, call 911 for help.

This site describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how Canadian law protects older adults.

Choose one of three ways to learn more about older adult abuse and a possible plan of action.

Stories - Fictional stories about abusive situations that relate information in the context of the stories.
Index - A guide to definitions, legal processes, legal actions, and preventive measures.
Search - A search engine that will direct you to the information that you are looking for.

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Updated: May 4, 2007
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