A new guide to help service providers
identify possible cases of elder abuse and make the appropriate
referrals is currently being developed at the Seniors Resource
Centre. Recognizing a professional's busy workload, Looking
Beyond the Hurt will provide a concise overview of the
indicators of elder abuse, relevant legislation, and regional
resources for seniors.
Funded by the National Crime Prevention
Centre, this important project also has the support of the
Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association; the Association of
Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Pharmacist's
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Newfoundland and
Labrador Association of Social Workers; the Newfoundland and
Labrador College of Physiotherapists; the Newfoundland and Labrador
Association of Occupational Therapists; the Council for Licensed
Practical Nurses; the School of Medicine, MUN; the School of
Nursing, MUN; the School of Pharmacy, MUN; the School of Social
Work, MUN; the Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Royal
Newfoundland Constabulary; and, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
If you would be interested in being part of
the field testing for this guide or would like a copy of it when it
is published next spring, please e-mail your contact information to Beyond
the Hurt.
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