Submitted by nsscadmin on
![](https://nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/seniors-using-technology.jpg?itok=dsrN8l9s)
June is Seniors Month. On the Nova Scotia Securities Commission website, you can find all of our investor education materials and information for seniors in one place – nssc.novascotia.ca/seniors
On this webpage you’ll find basic investing information on a variety of topics including, investment accounts, investment fees, registration, investment risk, financial elder abuse, and more.
You’ll also find our online guide: Safe Investing for Seniors: Recognizing fraud and financial elder abuse and our two printable information sheets:
Protecting Seniors from Investment Fraud
Financial Elder Abuse: Know the Signs, Know What to Do
There are also links to our Financial Elder Abuse Video Series. This three-part series includes:
Part 1: Are you or a loved one vulnerable to financial elder abuse?
Part 2: What are the warning signs of financial elder abuse?
Part 3: Start the conversation. Talking about financial elder abuse.
Throughout Seniors Month keep an eye on our Before You Invest Blog. Every Wednesday during Seniors Month we’ll be debuting a new post with important information for seniors, their families and their caregivers. The blog schedule includes:
Wednesday, June 3 - Protect yourself from financial elder abuse
Wednesday, June 10 – Protect your loved ones from financial elder abuse
Wednesday, June 17 - Proposed changes to securities regulations to enhance protections of older adults and vulnerable clients. Part 1: Trusted Contact Person
Wednesday, June 24 - Proposed changes to securities regulations to enhance protections of older adults and vulnerable clients. Part 1: Temporary Holds