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There are formal and informal ways to give someone permission to help us manage our financial affairs. If you decide to take a more formal step, this information sheet outlines some common options. All of them can be ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; planning for your future; planning for your future + all subtopics
This brochure includes information specifically about the Elder Law Clinic. It also describes many of the legal advocacy and community programs offered by BC CEAS, and lists some useful print materials available from ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; finding legal help + all subtopics
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law governing mental health facility admissions/discharges, the rights of the ... + more details
From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; mental health; patients rights; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
There is no crime called "senior abuse" or "elder abuse" but many of the behaviours that we call "abuse" are crimes that can occur against people of any age. This fact sheet provides examples, covering situations of ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults
This brochure describes some key facts and makes suggestions to help to prevent financial abuse or fraud. It is linked to the Money Matters interactive video workshop that BCCEAS offers, as well as the Money Matters For ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: planning for your future; planning for your future; protecting yourself from crime + all subtopics
This info sheet includes some helpful tips for making a report with the police, information about what happens after a report is made and what happens to the person accused (bail, recognizance and peace bonds). + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; peace bonds & restraining orders; peace bonds & restraining orders; witnessing a crime + all subtopics
This info sheet includes tips on advocacy agencies, free legal information phone numbers, research sources and suggestions for pro-bono clinics, legal aid, notaries, lawyers and much more. There are also several ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; finding legal help + all subtopics
This handout provides some definitions and examples of abuse, as well as a list of what to look for when assessing if an elder is being abused. It also provides some helpful communication tips and several phone numbers ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults
Understandably, there are questions about how the justice system works. This info sheet includes descriptions of the roles of police, the Crown counsel, victim service workers as well as information about compensation ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; criminal court; victim support & victim rights + all subtopics
This info sheet includes information on agencies you can contact who are authorized under the Adult Guardianship Act to look into reports of suspected abuse, neglect and self-neglect of adults. Learn how to find your ... + more details
From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults; victim support & victim rights + all subtopics