Facts on elder abuse

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Website: Government of Alberta
Resource type: Fact sheet

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Use this resource to learn about all the types of elder abuse that goes on in communities and in families and how you can help the victims.

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safety precautions, independence, community resources, security

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Rated on: 4/24/2019 2:19:41 PM

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