Québec survey estimates 123,000 seniors experienced mistreatment in 2025

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About 123,000 Quebecers aged 65 and older living at home experienced at least one form of mistreatment in 2025, according to a new Institut de la statistique du Québec estimate.

That represents 7% of the surveyed population, compared with 6% in 2019. Psychological mistreatment was the most commonly measured form, rising to 5.3% from 4.6% in the earlier survey. The overall estimated rate was 8% among women and 6% among men.

The results cover people aged 65 and older living in private homes who were able to answer the survey themselves. They should not be read as an estimate for all people living in institutions or for people unable to participate.

Source: Institut de la statistique du Québec, published November 10, 2026.