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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Elder abuse and neglect are prevalent issues affecting Canadian communities.
  • Addressing elder abuse necessitates a societal approach extending beyond legislative measures.
  • Prevention is a crucial social responsibility involving community-wide collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine elder abuse in Canada from a historical viewpoint.
  • To review current legislation, model programs, and research initiatives.
  • To facilitate comparative analysis with other countries' approaches to elder abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Historical perspective analysis of elder abuse in Canada.
  • Review of existing Canadian legislation pertaining to elder abuse.
  • Examination of implemented model programs and ongoing research initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Elder abuse occurs across all Canadian communities.
  • Effective solutions require broad societal engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Current legislative and programmatic efforts are being undertaken.

Conclusions:

  • Combating elder abuse requires a multifaceted strategy involving networking and collaboration.
  • The article provides insights for potential replication of successful models in other jurisdictions.
  • Continued research and program development are essential for prevention and amelioration.