To learn more about seniors abuse and about staying safe, remember that help is just a phone call away. Call the 24 hour Seniors Abuse Support Line and speak to one of our trained and caring counsellors.
You can call the Seniors Abuse Support Line even when you are not sure that what you are experiencing is abuse. All calls are free & confidential.
Confidential consultation, assessment and counseling services are provided to seniors who are victims of abuse.
Crisis accommodations are available for men, women and couples 55+ who are in need of a safe place to stay due to abuse or neglect. Assistance in arranging finances, housing and legal services can also be provided. For more information on elder abuse counseling or crisis accommodations, please contact Age & Opportunity at (204) 956-6440 or toll-free 1-888-333-3121.
The Protection for Persons in Care Act (the Act) is an extra safeguard built into Manitoba’s health care system. This law is to help protect adults from abuse while receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or any other designated health facility.
The Act requires that a service provider or other person who has a reasonable basis to believe that a patient is, or likely to be, abused shall promptly report the belief, and the information to the Protection for Persons in Care Office (PPCO) at Manitoba Health.