Calgarians rally to stop elder abuse
Posted Jun 15, 2015 7:07 am.
Last Updated Jun 15, 2015 7:22 am.
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A group will be speaking out at City Hall Monday, marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
According to Calgary-based social service agency, Carya, 9,000 seniors in our city have been subjected to abuse.
However, Elizabeth Descamp, Director of Older Adult Programs, says the problem is likely much worse, with as many as 80 per cent of incidents going undetected and unreported.
Elder abuse includes emotional, physical, sexual, or financial abuse including the neglect and violation of one’s rights.
The rally will take place from noon to 2 p.m.
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