When seniors are swindled, slapped or shamed, look to their children or spouses for blame, experts say. “ It could be grabbing granny’s cheque and cashing it, tying someone to a bed, or overly medicating someone to keep them compliant”, says Carol Greenaway, associate director of The Support Network. It is usually done by someone very close to them, someone they love and depend on.

The support network runs a 24 hour seniors crisis line as part of Edmonton Elder Abuse Intervention team. The team also involves Edmonton Community Services, Catholic Social Services, the Society for the retired and semi-retired, and Edmonton City police.

Call for help

• · The Support Network 24-Hour seniors abuse help line 780-454-8888
• · Elder abuse intervention team intake line 780-477-2929
• · Seniors safe housing 780-702-1520
• · Protection for persons in care 1-888-357-9339
• · Alberta Seniors info line 1-800-642-3853
• · Older adults knowledge network www.oak-net.org

The Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program

The Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors program provides an annual rebate to assist senior homeowners with the year-to-year increases in the education tax portion of their property taxes. Check here for more information