Quebec eyes elder abuse hotline
Quebec has released a $20 million plan to fight elder abuse, a growing problem in the province as the population ages.
Toll-free service part of province's five-year plan to address senior abuse
The 40-point plan was crafted after months of public consultations with province-wide organizations that work with seniors.
Measures include a new senior hotline, that starting in the fall will provide access to professional services.
The plan also calls for a television ad campaign to draw attention to the problem of elder abuse, and a new research chair dedicated to senior issues at the University of Sherbrooke.
The measures were unveiled as several countries around the world mark International Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday.