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Constable Patricia Fleischmann of the Toronto Police Service has administrative responsibilities for Vulnerable Persons Issues, including abuse and neglect of older adults, persons with disabilities and mental health conditions. She describes the types of elder abuse she encounters, and says how common these types are. She talks about causes of elder abuse, and health conditions that make seniors especially vulnerable to abuse. She explains what family caregivers and families need to know when elder abuse has occurred. She highlights what is known about in-family elder abuse, and how this typi
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