Governmental Action Plan to Counter Elder Abuse

  • Canada
  • Quebec
  • Government strategy
  • 2010

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  • pam eng 2010 2015The first governmental action plan to counter elder abuse 2010-2015 (extended until 2017) followed a public consultation process about the living conditions of older adults. The implementation of the measures from this first plan have allowed Quebec to reach the following goals:

  • Improve awareness of elder abuse among older adults, their loved ones, stakeholders and the public at large
  • Improve inter sectorial concerted responses
  • Develop knowledge acquisition and knowledge-sharing about elder abuse

    Source: Ministère de la famille