Nanton Coordinated
Community Response to
Elder Abuse
On June 5, 2024, we will hold a Lunch & Learn Workshop to help people in our community learn more about elder abuse and what they can do to prevent it or help those in need.
Please register for this event by contacting the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation at 403-646-2436. (For more information, please see the attached poster.)
What is Elder Abuse?
Any action or inaction by a person(s) in a trusting relationship that causes harm and distress to an older adult.
Types of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can take several forms, often with more than one type of abuse occurring at the same time for individuals. National and provincial statistics indicate that the two most identified and reported types of elder abuse are financial and psychological.
For More Information, click this link: What is Elder Abuse?
Revealing Abuse
Elder abuse is a hidden, tragic secret for many. But why? Often older people who are victims of abuse are reluctant to speak out. The fear of repercussions may feel more oppressive than the actual abuse they are subjected to. Shame or guilt may stop them from revealing their abuser, who might be someone they love. Sometimes victims simply do not have the capacity to report it.
The Nanton Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse
(Nanton CCREA)
Elder abuse is a serious social and public health issue. Abuse can occur anywhere, anytime and by anyone. It undermines a senior’s independence, dignity, and sense of security, and it damages lives and destroys relationships in the process.
Raising awareness can help community members understand the factors that contribute to the abuse of older adults, how to recognize abuse, and where to go for assistance.
The complex nature of elder abuse means that no single organization or agency can individually address the challenges of elder abuse. Preventing and addressing elder abuse requires broad support and commitment from all sectors within our community.
The Nanton CCREA involves a network of organizations working together to prevent and address elder abuse in our community. This is achieved through a coordinated, collaborative, community response that identifies, addresses and prevents elder abuse including: Awareness, Education/Advocacy, and Response.
The above video will help you to identify the types of abuse and will provide a list of resources available within Nanton, and the surrounding rural area.