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Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
Source: Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Regional Geriatric Program: Resource Center
The Regional Geriatric Program of Metropolitan Toronto (<abbr title="Regional Geriatric Program">RGP</abbr>) is an alliance of specialized geriatric services attached to the teaching hospitals of the University of Toronto and linked to the University's Inter-Departmental Division of Geriatrics (IDDG). The RGP's mission is to support clinical services, research, education, advocacy and leadership for comprehensive care for frail elders. The web site is linked to the IDDG, the educational outreach service provided by the Geriatric Forum and it is targeted to meet the needs of health professionals and the general public.

Seniors Assistance Unit
The purpose of the Seniors Assistance Team is to provide strategic crime analysis and research with respect to the impact of seniors/elder abuse and vulnerable persons? activity in Ontario and then develop solutions and operational strategies to lessen the impact of victimization.
Source: Ontario Provincial Police

What is Elder abuse?
Information on elder abuse from Ontario Seniors' Secretariat.
Source: Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Health and Social Services
This subsection contains links to health and social services specifically for elders. It contains links such as elder abuse, community care programs, nutrition services etc.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Institutional Settings
This paper provides a general overview of concepts and issues concerning abuse and neglect in institutional settings. The primary objectives are to increase awareness, while stimulating discussion and action.

Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Community Awareness and Response
This document has been written for concerned seniors, interested community members, and service providers who wish to address the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source: Health Canada

Abuse of Older Adults
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, for the first time, has produced a listing of services and programs that address the needs of older adult victims of violence in Canada.

Abuse of Older Adults: Justice Canada Overview Paper
This fact sheet provides information about abuse of older adults from a justice perspective.

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
This website provides information to raise awareness of key issues around abuse and neglect in later life and to assure older adults are treated as full citizens in Canadian society.
Source: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Dare to Age Well! Healthy Aging
The Dare to Age Well! CD is a collection of 54 publications and over 100 photos presenting the many aspects of healthy aging in Canada. It contains publications from Health Canada, in particular from the Division of Aging and Seniors, and others resulting from Federal/Provincial/Territorial collaboration.
Source: Health Canada

Division of Aging and Seniors - Health Canada
Provides federal leadership on seniors' public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Canadian Seniors: Setting the Stage for Action
This report focuses on the issue of safety and security for older Canadians. It addresses three specific components of safety and security: injuries, predominantly in relation to falls, elder abuse, and crime.
Source: Health Canada

Government of Canada Responds to Final Report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), tabled in the Senate the Government of Canada's Response to the final report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development

Just for You - Seniors
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.

Older Canadians and the Abuse of Seniors
This report explores the role of older Canadians as active participants in the prevention of the abuse of seniors.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada.

Preventing and Responding to Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities: Lessons Learned
Provides information that will serve to increase awareness of abuse in long-term care and suggests efforts that can be taken to ensure residents rights.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Regional Geriatric Program: Resource Center
The Regional Geriatric Program of Metropolitan Toronto (<abbr title="Regional Geriatric Program">RGP</abbr>) is an alliance of specialized geriatric services attached to the teaching hospitals of the University of Toronto and linked to the University's Inter-Departmental Division of Geriatrics (IDDG). The RGP's mission is to support clinical services, research, education, advocacy and leadership for comprehensive care for frail elders. The web site is linked to the IDDG, the educational outreach service provided by the Geriatric Forum and it is targeted to meet the needs of health professionals and the general public.

Report of the National Seniors Council on Elder Abuse
In this report, the National Seniors Council offers practical advice to the federal government to address elder abuse. This advice will take advantage of existing networks, capacity, expertise and commitment across the country.
Source: National Seniors Council

Resource and Training Kit for Service Providers: Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This resource and training kit is meant to assist service providers to better understand the issue of abuse and neglect of older adults, and the critical role they play with older adults.
Source: Health Canada

Seniors - Human Resources Development Canada
Provides detailed information for seniors on retirement issues.

Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
This information is directed towards the community and, more specifically, seniors and their care givers in recognizing elder abuse, frauds and scams.

Seniors, Sleeping Pills and Tranquillizers (Brochure)
This site discusses what are considered sleeping pills and tranquillizers, their effects, related dependency issues, withdrawal symptoms, drug interactions, alternatives to use, and tips for responsible use.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Services for Seniors Guide
This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.
Source: Service Canada

Stand By Me
This publication highlights what residents, staff, families and others feel should be done to ensure that abuse and neglect are stopped and prevented in long-term care settings.
Source: Health Canada. National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)