Get Help for yourself
If you are being abused or neglected, there is help available to you.
Here is what you can do:
If you are in immediate danger, leave the situation now
Go to a safe place immediately, such as the home of a trusted neighbour, friend, or relative. You may also go into a business, health facility, or social agency and ask to be taken to a shelter. If you are unable to leave your home, call 911 immediately.
Confide in someone you trust
Talk to someone you trust about what is happening. This may include a friend or family member, a public health nurse or doctor, a social or home care worker, or someone at your place of worship.
Don’t blame yourself
Know that the abusive and neglect you are experiencing is not deserved, nor is it your fault. Help is available. Protect your rights, your safety, and your dignity: Contact AEAAC in your community to find out more about the help available to you where you live.
Or, for resource information in your area, as well as 24 hour support and referral, call the provincial Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818.
Staying Safe: A Resource for Older Adults Living in Alberta.
This handbook was created to provide older adults with important information to help them stay safe. It is a comprehensive guide that can help older adults identify an unsafe or abusive situation and understand their rights and options if someone in their life is hurting them.
