Abuse or Neglect by a Friend or Relative of a Resident in Home Care and Senior Housing

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Navigating Home Care and
Senior Housing:
An Advocacy Guide
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An Advocacy Guide.

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Introduction
Introduction to this Guide
Acknowledgements
Chapters
7. Abuse and Neglect
 · Where to Start

 · What is Elder Abuse and Neglect

 · Capacity & Vulnerability

 · Abuse or Neglect by Paid Caregivers

 · Abuse or Neglect by Friend or Relative

 · Designated Agencies

 · Public Guardian and Trustee

 · Police

 · Victim Services
Appendices
Appendix A - Resources
Appendix B - Glossary
Appendix C - Useful Forms
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Abuse or Neglect of a Resident by a Friend or Relative[edit]

Staff, volunteers, or a resident’s loved one may have concerns about abuse or neglect of a resident by someone other than care facility staff; for example a friend or relative who visits or takes the resident away on outings. In that case, the concerned person can report the suspected abuse or neglect directly to a designated agency.

If the concern is about a person receiving care being unable to manage their financial or legal affairs, or that someone else is mismanaging their financial affairs, you can report it to the Public Guardian and Trustee.


This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Seniors First BC, February 2024.
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Introduction
Chapter One: Supports within the Community
Chapter Two: Entering and Leaving Assisted Living
Chapter Three: Entering and Leaving Long-Term Care
Chapter Four: Living in Long-Term Care
Chapter Five: Rights
Chapter Six: Resolving Problems
Chapter Seven: Abuse and Neglect
Appendices


(1) In law, a court proceeding; a lawsuit; an action; a cause of action; a claim. (2) A historic decision of the court; case law. See "action," "case law, " "court proceeding," and "precedent."

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