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Special newsletter– World Elder Abuse Awareness– Day, June 15, 2026
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Special newsletter– World Elder Abuse Awareness– Day, June 15, 2026
This special newsletter is brought to you by the Montreal Coalition for the Action Plan to Combat Elder Abuse.
A word from our president
On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, FADOQ Île de Montréal wishes to reaffirm its commitment to acting as a leader in the fight against all forms of mistreatment.
Throughout the year, our organization continues its awareness efforts by participating in numerous roundtables and working committees at the local, regional, and national levels. This involvement allows us to actively contribute to creating communities that are more respectful, inclusive, and safe for older adults. We remain deeply concerned about ageism, a reality that is still far too present in our society. This is why we aim to bring this issue back to the forefront through the creation of a new discussion-sharing activity designed to encourage reflection, dialogue, and mobilization.
I encourage you to take the time to read this special newsletter, where you will discover a variety of activities, initiatives, and articles that highlight our collective commitment to Montréal’s older adults.
Together, let us continue to promote best practices, amplify the voices of older adults, and build a society founded on respect, dignity, and compassion.
Jocelyne Wiseman
President, FADOQ Île de Montréal
A word from Marick Bertrand, Regional Coordinator Specializing in the Prevention of Elder Abuse – Montreal Region
We sometimes hear expressions like “my dear lady” or “my dear sir,” often said with the best intentions. When we are addressed this way, regardless of our age, but especially as older adults, it can feel diminishing. It is as though, with advancing age, everything becomes smaller: “put on your little coat,” “I’ll serve you your little lunch”, “how is your little day going?”
But what exactly is ageism?
A word from Madam Christine Black, Mayor of the Montréal-Nord borough, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the City of Montréal, and responsible for family, seniors, youth, sports, and recreation.
Continuing Action Toward Inclusive, Safe and Caring Living Environments
A word from Louise Buzit, Provincial Coordinator specializing in the fight against mistreatment.
As part of the Provincial Action Plan to counter mistreatment of English‑speaking older adults and those from cultural communities, new comic strips on elder abuse are now available on the website of the Elder Mistreatment Helpline (LAMAA).
Several comic strips promoting well‑treatment are also available and have been translated into multiple languages.
In addition, I am very pleased to announce that awareness-raising activities will be offered to English-speaking community in Montreal and other regions of Quebec throughout the month of June.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE AND SEE THE ACTIVITIES
PROGRAMME SAUVER – Service de police de la Ville de Montréal
SAUVER | Support Among United Victims of fraud, Educate and Refer
SAUVER offers a support group during or after the crime has occurred, once the victim has filed a complaint with the SPVM. The program aims to help individuals begin a healing process and to encourage victims to report these crimes.
https://spvm.qc.ca/fr/Fiches/Details/SAUVER
Operation Visiting a Senior 2026
Between May 15 and June 15, the Montréal Police Service (SPVM) is carrying out the 7th edition of the Visiting a Senior operation across the entire island of Montréal. All neighbourhood police stations are mobilized to meet with older adults living in isolation, particularly those who live alone or who are not known to existing services.
https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/05/21/police-visit-a-senior-campaign-2025/
The Mistreatment Helpline Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary
As it does every year on June 15, the team at the Mistreatment Helpline would like to highlight the collaborative efforts taking place across Quebec to combat abuse against seniors and vulnerable adults.
The Mistreatment Helpline is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary: fifteen years of listening to and supporting the people of Quebec, with the goal of reducing the impact of mistreatment on the lives of those affected.
Lise’s Luggage; A puzzle game to combat elder abuse
Developed through a collaboration between Concordia University’s ACT Lab and the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS), La valise de Lise is a portable and adaptable game designed to be presented in workshop format.
Its purpose is to raise awareness among various audiences—such as professionals and volunteers who work with older adults, as well as teenagers and young adults—about issues related to elder mistreatment.
New Éducaloi educational videos
Éducaloi is a Québec‑based reference organization that explains the law in plain language to make justice more accessible and to help citizens understand their rights and obligations. Éducaloi has developed a series of videos that present different options available to people who are victims of mistreatment.
Click here to watch the videos (in french)
