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	==References==		==References==
	# ~~''Adult~~ Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# “Adult Guardianship Act,” RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ~~''Adult~~ Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# “Adult Guardianship Act,” RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ~~''Adult~~ Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# “Adult Guardianship Act,” RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ~~''Residential~~ Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, s 52(1), online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.		# “Residential Care Regulation,” BC Reg 96/2009, s 52(1), online: <http://canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
	# ~~''Assisted~~ Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 50, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 50, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
	# ~~''Residential~~ Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.		# “Residential Care Regulation,” BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/89ln>.


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What is Elder Abuse and Neglect

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	Under the ''AGA'', self-neglect means any failure of an adult to take care of themselves that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, serious physical harm, mental harm, or substantial financial damage or loss. Self-neglect could include living in extremely unsanitary or hazardous conditions, suffering from malnutrition or suffering from an untreated illness or injury.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|3]])		Under the ''AGA'', self-neglect means any failure of an adult to take care of themselves that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, serious physical harm, mental harm, or substantial financial damage or loss. Self-neglect could include living in extremely unsanitary or hazardous conditions, suffering from malnutrition or suffering from an untreated illness or injury.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|3]])

	Long-term care([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|4]]) and assisted living([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|5]]) residences are required to ensure that residents are not subjected to abuse or neglect. The regulations define ~~abuse and neglect as:~~([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]])		Long-term care([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|4]]) and assisted living([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|5]]) residences are required to ensure that residents are not subjected to abuse or neglect. The regulations define([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]) abuse and neglect as:

	'''Physical abuse''' – “means any physical force that is excessive for, or is inappropriate to, a situation involving a person in care and perpetrated by a person not in care;”		'''Physical abuse''' – “means any physical force that is excessive for, or is inappropriate to, a situation involving a person in care and perpetrated by a person not in care;”

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	Abuse and neglect refer to mistreatment or inaction by people, often in a position of trust, that cause an older adult physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual harm.		Abuse and neglect refer to mistreatment or inaction by people, often in a position of trust, that cause an older adult physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual harm.

	The ''Adult Guardianship Act (AGA'') defines abuse as “the deliberate mistreatment of an adult that causes the adult physical, mental or emotional harm, or damage or loss related to their financial affairs. It includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, withholding needed medication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy or denial of access to visitors.”~~<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s~~ 1~~, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.~~		The ''Adult Guardianship Act (AGA'') defines abuse as “the deliberate mistreatment of an adult that causes the adult physical, mental or emotional harm, or damage or loss related to their financial affairs. It includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, withholding needed medication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy or denial of access to visitors.”([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]])
	~~</ref>~~

	The ''AGA'' defines neglect as any failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention to an adult that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial financial damage or loss.~~<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.~~		The ''AGA'' defines neglect as any failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention to an adult that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial financial damage or loss.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])
	~~</ref>~~

	Under the ''AGA'', self-neglect means any failure of an adult to take care of themselves that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, serious physical harm, mental harm, or substantial financial damage or loss. Self-neglect could include living in extremely unsanitary or hazardous conditions, suffering from malnutrition or suffering from an untreated illness or injury.~~<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.~~		Under the ''AGA'', self-neglect means any failure of an adult to take care of themselves that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, serious physical harm, mental harm, or substantial financial damage or loss. Self-neglect could include living in extremely unsanitary or hazardous conditions, suffering from malnutrition or suffering from an untreated illness or injury.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|3]])
	~~</ref>~~

	Long-term care~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, s 52~~(1)~~, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		Long-term care([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|4]]) and assisted living([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|5]]) residences are required to ensure that residents are not subjected to abuse or neglect. The regulations define abuse and neglect as:([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]])
	~~</ref>~~ and assisted living~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 50, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~
	~~</ref>~~ residences are required to ensure that residents are not subjected to abuse or neglect. The regulations define abuse and neglect as:

	'''Physical abuse''' – “means any physical force that is excessive for, or is inappropriate to, a situation involving a person in care and perpetrated by a person not in care;”~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		'''Physical abuse''' – “means any physical force that is excessive for, or is inappropriate to, a situation involving a person in care and perpetrated by a person not in care;”
	~~</ref>~~

	'''Emotional abuse''' – “any act, or lack of action, which may diminish the sense of dignity of a person in care, perpetrated by a person not in care, such as verbal harassment, yelling or confinement;”~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		'''Emotional abuse''' – “any act, or lack of action, which may diminish the sense of dignity of a person in care, perpetrated by a person not in care, such as verbal harassment, yelling or confinement;”
	~~</ref>~~

	'''Sexual abuse''' – any sexual behaviour directed towards a person in care and includes		'''Sexual abuse''' – any sexual behaviour directed towards a person in care and includes

	(a)any sexual exploitation, whether consensual or not, by an employee of the licensee, or any other person in a position of trust, power or authority ... but does not include consenting sexual behaviour between adult persons in care;”~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		(a)any sexual exploitation, whether consensual or not, by an employee of the licensee, or any other person in a position of trust, power or authority ... but does not include consenting sexual behaviour between adult persons in care;”
	~~</ref>~~

	'''Financial abuse''' – “(a)the misuse of the funds and assets of a person in care by a person not in care, or (b)the obtaining of the property and funds of a person in care by a person not in care without the knowledge and full consent of the person in care or that person's parent or representative;”~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		'''Financial abuse''' – “(a)the misuse of the funds and assets of a person in care by a person not in care, or (b)the obtaining of the property and funds of a person in care by a person not in care without the knowledge and full consent of the person in care or that person's parent or representative;”
	~~</ref>~~

	'''Neglect''' – “the failure of a care provider to meet the needs of a person in care, including food, shelter, care or supervision;”~~<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.~~		'''Neglect''' – “the failure of a care provider to meet the needs of a person in care, including food, shelter, care or supervision;”
	~~</ref>~~

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	==References==		==References==
			# ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
			# ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
			# ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
			# ''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, s 52(1), online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
			# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 50, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
			# ''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.


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==What is Elder Abuse and Neglect==

Abuse and neglect refer to mistreatment or inaction by people, often in a position of trust, that cause an older adult physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual harm.

The ''Adult Guardianship Act (AGA'') defines abuse as “the deliberate mistreatment of an adult that causes the adult physical, mental or emotional harm, or damage or loss related to their financial affairs. It includes intimidation, humiliation, physical assault, sexual assault, overmedication, withholding needed medication, censoring mail, invasion or denial of privacy or denial of access to visitors.”<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
</ref>

The ''AGA'' defines neglect as any failure to provide necessary care, assistance, guidance or attention to an adult that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause within a short period of time, serious physical, mental or emotional harm or substantial financial damage or loss.<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
</ref>

Under the ''AGA'', self-neglect means any failure of an adult to take care of themselves that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, serious physical harm, mental harm, or substantial financial damage or loss. Self-neglect could include living in extremely unsanitary or hazardous conditions, suffering from malnutrition or suffering from an untreated illness or injury.<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
</ref>

Long-term care<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, s 52(1), online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref> and assisted living<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 50, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref> residences are required to ensure that residents are not subjected to abuse or neglect. The regulations define abuse and neglect as:

'''Physical abuse''' – “means any physical force that is excessive for, or is inappropriate to, a situation involving a person in care and perpetrated by a person not in care;”<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref>

'''Emotional abuse''' – “any act, or lack of action, which may diminish the sense of dignity of a person in care, perpetrated by a person not in care, such as verbal harassment, yelling or confinement;”<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref>

'''Sexual abuse''' – any sexual behaviour directed towards a person in care and includes

(a)any sexual exploitation, whether consensual or not, by an employee of the licensee, or any other person in a position of trust, power or authority ... but does not include consenting sexual behaviour between adult persons in care;”<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref>

'''Financial abuse''' – “(a)the misuse of the funds and assets of a person in care by a person not in care, or (b)the obtaining of the property and funds of a person in care by a person not in care without the knowledge and full consent of the person in care or that person's parent or representative;”<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref>

'''Neglect''' – “the failure of a care provider to meet the needs of a person in care, including food, shelter, care or supervision;”<ref>''Residential Care Regulation,'' BC Reg 96/2009, Schedule D, s 1, online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
</ref>

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