Senior Citizens and Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is: Financial abuse, Physical abuse, Mental or psychological abuse, Physical or emotional neglect, Care-giver or institutional abuse.

If you are a victim of elder abuse, or know someone who is, call:

the Medicine Hat Police Service at 529-8400 or
the Victim Assistance Unit at 529-8480.

"Safely Home"

Safely home is a nation wide program designed to help find the person with Alzheimer's who is lost, and assist them in a safe return home. A registry stores vital information confidentially on a police database. Read more here.

Frauds and Scams

• Information about Frauds and Scams on this website.
  
  
• Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  
  
• Alberta Government Services Consumer Information Centre
  This website is an excellent resource and provides comprehensive information on current Consumer Alerts.
  You may also call toll free at: 1-877-427-4088
  
  
• Better Business Bureau offers a good source of Consumer Tips and Online Resources.
  Toll free at: 1-800-232-7298

Resources

• Government of Alberta Website: Elder Abuse Prevention
  
  
• Heads-Up Fraud Prevention
  
  
• Information from Alberta Health Services website
  
  
• Protection for Persons in Care Act: Report abuse in a care facility 1-888-357-9339
  Read brochure from Government of Alberta
  
  
• Public Health Agency of Canada - up-to-date information on aging and seniors

• Veiner Centre 225 Woodman Avenue SE, Medicine Hat
  provides information on social and community events for seniors in the Medicine Hat area. Phone 529-8383
  
  
• South Alberta Regional Directory provides information on community organizations