BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)

The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is a non profit organization dedicated to assisting older adults. We operate a toll free Seniors Information and Helpline that provides information and referrals, and a legal clinic that provides legal advice, advocacy and limited legal representation. A primary goal of our program is to prevent and end elder abuse.We believe that all seniors in B.C. have the right to live with dignity, safe from abuse of any kind.

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These fact sheets provide basic information about the abuse of seniors. They cover psychological and emotional abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, physical or sexual abuse, medication abuse, and violation of ... + more details

From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)
Subtopics: abuse & neglect; abuse & neglect of older adults

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

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 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

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

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

This brochure offers tips to help you prevent identity theft. It also provides some quick info about what to do if you suspect your identification is stolen or misplaced, including who to contact and which cards you ... + more details

From BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support (BC CEAS)
Subtopics: identity theft; protecting yourself from crime