| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | |
| VICTORIA – Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors, Linda Larson issued the following statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “Elder abuse can take various forms – it is not always obvious. It can be a family member who continually borrows money but does not repay it, a caregiver over-medicating a senior in their care, or a contractor who over charges for home repairs or maintenance. “Too often the victim feels shame, embarrassment or fear to challenge or report the abuse or is in a situation of dependency and relies on the perpetrator for care, or transportation. In some instances, the abuser and the victim may not even recognize the actions, or inactions, as abuse or neglect. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2014HLTH0064-000813.htm 
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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