More older people in Quebec are being abused, survey finds
More older people in Quebec are being abused. Last year, about 7% of Quebecers aged 65 and older were abused. That is nearly 123,000 people. In 2019, the number was 5.9%. These numbers come from a survey by the Institut de la statistique du Québec, the Quebec government's statistics office. It asked 13,355 seniors who live at home about their lives. The most common type was psychological abuse. This means hurting someone with words, threats or control. Women reported abuse more often than men. Family members were often involved. A seniors' group asks victims to call 811 or the police.