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Tips for Planning and Security

Sometimes a little planning ahead can help prevent elder abuse.

Tips for Planning

  • Plan for your own future when you are well, healthy, and still independent.
  • Investigate possible living arrangements and levels of home care support.
  • Seek legal advice about what should happen in the event of mental or physical disability.
  • Make property arrangements with good legal advice.
  • Make a Will and review it regularly. Do not revise your Will without careful consideration or without speaking with someone you trust.
  • Make a Power of Attorney and Personal Directive and review them regularly.

For more information on preventing abuse through planning, see Capacity and Consent.


Tips for Security

  • Do not give up control of your property or assets until such time that you feel unable to manage them any longer.
  • Keep your home secure and do not leave cash, jewelry, or prized possessions lying about.
  • Make a list of valuables for insurance purposes.
  • Make your home burglar-proof.
  • Have your pension or other cheques deposited directly into your accounts.
  • Stay active in the community as much as possible.
  • Maintain regular links with people who may be able to help you in an emergency. This may be your bank, hairdresser, friends, neighbours, or members of a religious organization.
  • Choose a regular pharmacist so that they can become familiar with your medication history and can advise you on side effects.
  • Do not allow adult children to return home without carefully considering the situation.
  • Do not be intimidated in seeking your rights because of your age.
  • Do not place expectations on your children without their consent.

 

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