Vancouver Island radio play warns of elder financial abuse

About this episode

The episode discusses a new audio drama that highlights the issue of elder financial abuse.

A new audio drama airing on Radio Sidney tells a story of elder financial abuse. Beware Mysterious Mark is a 10 part series airing Thursdays through July. Producer Bill Collins spoke with People First Radio about the play, and the issue it seeks to bring awareness to. “It is a traditional kind of radio play. […]

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Collins

Topics covered

• elder financial abuse
• audio drama
• community awareness
• radio play
• mental health

Keywords

• elder abuse
• financial abuse
• radio play
• Vancouver Island
• Bill Collins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vancouver Island Mental Health Society

Books & works: Beware Mysterious Mark

Places: Vancouver Island, Radio Sidney

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