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… 1-877-952-3181 (toll-free) or 250-952-3181 in Victoria. The office is open Monday to Friday …
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… Overview What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an older person. It can be physical abuse, … underuse of medicines. Reports from the older adult of being physically mistreated. A sudden …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of … from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the …
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… abuse prevention series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …
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… a Baby Crying Child and Possible Abuse Effective Parenting: Discipline Growth and Development, Ages 1 to … a Baby Crying Child and Possible Abuse Effective Parenting: Discipline Growth and …
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… I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 … information and services, you can contact: Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or …
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… are seeing a counsellor, be sure to go to all appointments. Teach your children how to call … and territories). Check your local phone book or provincial website for the number of … and territories). Check your local phone book or provincial website for the number of …
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… transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, or HIV. To … infection (STI) , such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, or HIV. Vaginal bleeding … transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, or HIV. To …
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… Overview Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or … cause them to act out with violence. Physical abuse can include things like hitting, … attacker. Violent behaviour can also hurt you emotionally. You may feel sad or frightened. …
