In this sense there is no such thing as an “elder abuse law” in Canada.”(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 16). And in some provinces in Canada such as Saskatchewan “There is no general duty to respond to abuse of older adults in Saskatchewan”(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 23). This means that people may be witnessing but do not feel obligated to contact authorities mainly because it isn’t even seen by the law or a civic duty in some areas(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 16). The area surrounding what constitutes to elder abuse is still very unclear, most people only, “ recognize the following types of abuse: (1) physical abuse, which includes acts done with the intention of causing physical pain or injury; (2) psychological abuse, defined as acts done with the intention of causing emotional pain or injury; (3) sexual assault; (4) material exploitation, involving the misappropriation of the elder’s money or property; and (5) neglect, or the failure of a designated care giver to meet the needs of a dependent old person.”(Lachs and Pillemer
In this sense there is no such thing as an “elder abuse law” in Canada.”(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 16). And in some provinces in Canada such as Saskatchewan “There is no general duty to respond to abuse of older adults in Saskatchewan”(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 23). This means that people may be witnessing but do not feel obligated to contact authorities mainly because it isn’t even seen by the law or a civic duty in some areas(“A Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada”,2011, 16). The area surrounding what constitutes to elder abuse is still very unclear, most people only, “ recognize the following types of abuse: (1) physical abuse, which includes acts done with the intention of causing physical pain or injury; (2) psychological abuse, defined as acts done with the intention of causing emotional pain or injury; (3) sexual assault; (4) material exploitation, involving the misappropriation of the elder’s money or property; and (5) neglect, or the failure of a designated care giver to meet the needs of a dependent old person.”(Lachs and Pillemer