Politicians need prodding on better care for seniors | Opinion

Mohammed Adam warns that abuse and neglect of the elderly is only going to get worse — unless our leaders change their mindset.

Last Saturday, June 15 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, marked around the globe to combat the increasing neglect and abuse of vulnerable seniors in our society. In Ontario, studies have shown that between eight and 10 per cent of the province’s two million seniors over the age of 65 experience some form of elder abuse. With that segment of the population expected to double over the next decade, things could get worse. Read More