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continued from p.12 has three main priorities -- co-ordination of community services, training for frontline staff and public education to raise awareness. "In the two years since the implementation of the strategy, more than 19,000 frontline workers have been trained to recognize and know how to respond to elder abuse," said Flynn. "Through 800 public education sessions, we've reached more than 30,000 individuals and we've supported more than 50 elder abuse networks and their efforts to co-ordinate those responses to elder abuse." As of next year, Ontario will have more seniors than children As the seniors' population continues to grow, the need for more vigilance becomes "more important than ever," Flynn said, noting Ontario has more than two million people older than age 65. "That number is expected to grow to more than 4.5 million by 2041. Next year, for the very first time, people over the age of 65 in Ontario will account for a larger share of the population than those who are 14 and under." As a nurse, Boscart works in two environments -- a nursing home and emergency. She noted one in 10 seniors she encounters in the emergency department has been "subjected or will be subjected" to a form of elder abuse. "It's about time we put a stop to this," she said. Abuse and neglect is "very complicated," Boscart said, as there are many factors at play causing the situation. "Sometimes emotional abuse is a result of family or caregivers at home that are just at their wit's end and they don't know how to deal with somebody night-after-night. Some situations escalate and result in neglect and abuse," she said. Elder abuse will often go unreported because many seniors may lack the physical or cognitive capabilities to report it themselves, Boscart said. "We've heard some statistics... about one in 11 people right now older than 65 that might have cognitive impairments. That number is going to change very fast. By 2036, one in four will be older than 65. That has huge implications," said Boscart. The panel included Rochella Vassell, EAO central west consultant: Const. Nadine Clarke, Halton police's Seniors' Support Officer; Keith Jim, BSO outreach worker on its community outreach team; and Crime Stoppers of Halton co-ordinator and Halton police Det. Const. see Community on p.18 15 | Thursday, June 25, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Dr. Vanessa Milich & Associates Family Dental Care Encouraging Healthy and Happy Smiles Caring for Oakville Families for 10 years Welcoming New Patients Evening and Saturday Appointments Since 1967 Mid-Century Modern, Traditional or Contemporary whatever your style.... upholstery & design We can make it! Queensbury Dental 905.849.8449 Dundas St. Oakmead n Trafalgar Rd. River Oaks Blvd. Upper Middle Rd. Sixth Line 1534 Queensbury Cres., Oakville (on Upper Middle Rd., just west of Trafalgar Rd.) www.queensburydentalclinic.com Martindale QEW 2345 Wyecroft Rd, #11 Oakville · 905.616.3156 · www.baiers.ca Sofas · Chairs · Headboards · Throw Pillows · Drapery & Hardware appleby college caMpS S June 22-August 28, 2015 diScovery caMpS (ageS 4-7) SportS & adventure caMpS (ageS 7-15) artS & Media caMpS (ageS 7-15) Science & SucceSS caMpS (ageS 7-15) eSt.1990 yearS Celebrating 25 years of summer fun! With over 50 programs and over 220 weekly sessions, Appleby College Camps has something for everyone. Led by highly qualified Appleby staff, we offer low camper to instructor ratios, daily swims, nutritious lunches, family events, and shows all located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville. Before and after care is available. Make us your choice for friendship, sports and fun! to learn more call 905-845-4681 ext. 113 or visit www.appleby.on.ca/camps