World Elder Abuse Day

June 15 was World Elder Abuse Day in Canada.  The topic of elder abuse is one that has come more and more into peoples' awareness.  In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Seniors Resource Centre developed a Five-Year Strategic Plan to Address Elder Abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador.   The five-year period is from 2005-2010. 

During the needs assessment process, we have heard from people that it is a concern. People are concerned that it's happening and they are concerned that people don't know what to do about it or where to go for help.