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Quebecers believe that in order to counter mistreatment, first of all, older adults should be made aware of their rights and of the prevention of mistreatment.

Answer: True

According to the survey report on the perceptions of Quebecers about mistreatment of older adults (2010), 38% believe that to counter acts of mistreatment we have to raise awareness of their rights and the prevention of mistreatment; 29% propose to form more caregivers, 28% suggest raising the awareness of the public at large and 22% believe that those who commit acts of mistreatment should be exposed.

Ministère de la famille et des aînés. (2010). Rapport de sondage sur les perceptions des Québécois et Québécoises quant à la maltraitance envers les personnes aînés. Québec : Le Ministère.

Of the problems that older adults are likely to be subjected to, Quebecers consider that the mistreatment of older adults is the most common.

Answer: False

Of the six problems that that older adults are likely to subjected to, the phenomenon of mistreatment of older adults is perceived as the least common (48%) with a lesser proportion than health problems (86%), loneliness (83%), inadequate income (77%), transportation (67%) and housing (55%).

Ministère de la famille et des aînés. (2010). Rapport de sondage sur les perceptions des Québécois et Québécoises quant à la maltraitance envers les personnes aînés. Québec : Le Ministère.