About Senior Abuse
Remarkable Seniors Award Winners 2009
2009/06/23 - Nova Scotia has remarkable seniors, some of whom were recently recognized for their Community Service, Leadership, and Volunteerism.
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June 15th: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Senior abuse can include physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as violation of seniors' rights and neglect. We are committed to preventing the abuse of older Nova Scotians.
Seniors' Canada Senior Abuse Awareness Video:
English and
French
Nova Scotia Senior Abuse Awareness Video: English & French
Nova Scotia Senior Abuse Awareness Campaign
The Nova Scotia Department of Seniors operates a non-emergency Senior Abuse Line 1- 877- 833- 3377 for referrals and support to anyone with concerns about a possible situation of abuse. For more information about reporting abuse, click here
Learn more about our support of Seniors' Safety Programs. These programs promote education and awareness about crime prevention, senior abuse and safety and health issues and enhance communication between seniors and police. These Senior Safety Grants, a joint initiative of the Departments of Seniors and Justice, continue to advance our Elder Abuse Strategy by supporting programs that provide resources and supports that respond to abuse of seniors.
Please contact us for more information or referrals, or with your ideas and suggestions about how we can continue to increase awareness regarding this important issue.
Latest News
- Province Funds Community Groups, Municipalities to Support Valley Seniors - 2009/02/02 - 14:44
- NOTE: A list of projects receiving grants in the Annapolis Valley follows this release: Valley-area seniors will soon be discussing seniors' issues through a socialization and fitness project. (full text)
- Province Funds Community Groups, Municipalities to Support Northern Region Seniors - 2009/02/02 - 14:43
- NOTE: A list of projects receiving grants in the Northern Region follows this release. Seniors in Scotsburn, Pictou Co., will soon be teaching young people to play shuffleboard and "pickle ball" as part of a seniors' socialization and fitness project. (full text)
- Province Funds Community Groups, Municipalities to Support Strait-area Seniors - 2009/02/02 - 14:38
- NOTE: A list of projects receiving grants in the Strait-area follows this release. First Nations seniors will soon have an opportunity to be more active as part of a socialization and fitness project. (full text)
