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When an adult has been assessed as incapable, their representative or substitute decision-maker can act on their behalf to secure their safety. If they do not have someone to act on their behalf, any concerned person should report their concerns to a designated agency or the Public Guardian and Trustee. See Appendix A. | When an adult has been assessed as incapable, their representative or substitute decision-maker can act on their behalf to secure their safety. If they do not have someone to act on their behalf, any concerned person should report their concerns to a designated agency or the Public Guardian and Trustee. See Appendix A. | ||
If you are concerned about a capable older adult who may be abused or neglected, you can let them know about the [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail/ Seniors Abuse and Information] Line '''(SAIL) at 604-437-1940 or toll-free at 1-866-437-1940''', or [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc Victim Link] 1-800-563-0808, and offer information about local community services that could assist should they need them. If the person is in a care facility, see the section on | If you are concerned about a capable older adult who may be abused or neglected, you can let them know about the [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail/ Seniors Abuse and Information] Line '''(SAIL) at 604-437-1940 or toll-free at 1-866-437-1940''', or [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc Victim Link] 1-800-563-0808, and offer information about local community services that could assist should they need them. If the person is in a care facility, see the section on [Abuse or Neglect by Paid Caregivers in Home Care and Senior Housing|Abuse or Neglect by Paid Caregivers] in this Chapter. | ||
The Public Guardian and Trustee has developed a [https://www.trustee.bc.ca/reports-and-publications/Pages/Decision-Tree.aspx Decision Tree] | The Public Guardian and Trustee has developed a [https://www.trustee.bc.ca/reports-and-publications/Pages/Decision-Tree.aspx Decision Tree]([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|1]]), which helps determining the best course of action: | ||
* If the adult is in immediate danger of physical harm, call 911. | * If the adult is in immediate danger of physical harm, call 911. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia, ”Decision Tree: Assisting an Adult Who is Abused, Neglected or Self-Neglected", online: <trustee.bc.ca/reports-and-publications/Pages/Decision-Tree.aspx>. | |||
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = Seniors First BC, February 2024}} | {{REVIEWED | reviewer = Seniors First BC, February 2024}} | ||
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