NEWS UPDATE
Here is a link to an article explaining ways to deter elder abuse:
Here is also a link to an article published in the Nelson Star for more information:
Advocates concerned elder abuse underreported in Nelson area
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NELSON & AREA ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
No one, of whatever age, should be subjected to abusive, humiliating or neglectful behavior
Our program provides:
- The Resource Centre is staffed by trained volunteers who can provide
- telephone and in-person support
- pamphlets
- booklets
- posters & videos
- Volunteer training and support
- Referrals & advocacy
- Educational Presentations
- Outreach volunteers are available throughout the West Kootenays, including
- Kaslo and area
- Balfour
- Harrop/Procter
- East Shore
- Salmo
- Slocan Valley/Passmore
In 2022 our volunteers gave 2 presentations to approximately 87 people and volunteered over 957 hours.
Phone: (250) 352-6008 for an appointment or email: nelsonelderabuseprevention@gmail.com
Website: www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.ca