Abuse is any act or failure to act, within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, that jeopardizes the health or well-being of an older person.

Neglect is any inaction, either intended or unintended, within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, that causes harm to an older person.

Elder Abuse brochure from the Seniors Resource Centre of NL.
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Thanks to the St. John's Citizens' Crime Prevention Committee for funds to develop this.