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Alberta
Edmonton
City Raises Awareness and Coordinates Services to Combat Elder Abuse June 15, 2010 The City of Edmonton has officially proclaimed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, which recognizes elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.
The Edmonton Social Planning Council has produced this fact sheet in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15th), and in conjunction with our Lunch & Learn session on the topic. The fact sheet includes: ◦a definition of elder abuse ◦categories of elder abuse ◦community resources, and ◦information on the prevalence and signs of elder abuse
Edmonton Public Library : Elder Abuse Awareness June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! With Pat Power, Social Worker and member of the Edmonton Elder Abuse Intervention Team. Pictures and video excerpts from both these events are now available. Click here Wednesday, June 9 12-1 pm Stanley Milner Library, main floor (downtown library @ Churchill Square) Bring your lunch!
Calgary
Come join the Kerby Centre for conversation,
refreshments and door prizes on the 5th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Learn more about:
Fort Mcmurray
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce June Bulletin urges people to wear something purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Lethbridge
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
agencies in the new Lethbridge Elder Abuse Resource
Network ( LEARN) will be serving cake and coffee around the city to shine more
light on this dark issue. Visit Park Meadows and Fairway Plaza Safeway stores,
and Shoppers Drug Mart on the westside.
British Columbia
INPEA President Gloria Gutman's 2010 WEAAD message from Vancouver, B.C.. (You will need QuickTime 7 to view it).
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BC proclaims June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in British Columbia for the fifth year. Click here for 2010 proclamation. (external site) or here for local site. ~~~
Click here for the BC Association of Community Response Networks listing of WEAAD events in BC.
Abbotsford:
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Diversity Health Fair - table with information pertaining to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and other informative information and resources pertaining to the topic of abuse and neglect of older adults
Duncan
June
15th, Province Farm, education and awareness event. Contact : Cowichan’s
Seniors Resource and Support Society Kelowna
Senior’s Safety Fair and Refreshments… featuring IHA Designated Agency Response to Adult Abuse and Neglect: The Emerging Landscape of Adult Protection in BC. • Reflections from a decade of "designation" • Support and Assistance or Adult Protection? • The Evidence of Prevalence • Reporting 101 • Cultural Competence • New Developments Underway
JUNE 7– JUNE 21 Kelowna: Downtown World Elder Abuse Banner up for 2 weeks over one of Kelowna’s main streets
Langley
Langley Memorial Hospital will host two seminars Wednesday, June 9th. Local health experts are hosting a seminar on abuse of older adults.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the education department at Langley Memorial Hospital has organized a seminar called My World, Your World, Our World Free of Elder Abuse.
Two 45-minute sessions have been scheduled, one at noon and another at 1 p.m. The presenters are Theresa Martin, who is the social work chief, and Leann Lange from Fraser Health.
The sessions are intended for the health care sector ( this includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, pharmacist and social workers, so they are better able to recognize when they see it and better able to deal with it. Members of the general public may attend if they are interested. They can contact Griffiths at 604-534-4121 local 745791, in advance of the meeting.
Maple Ridge Abuse of older adults is a universal problem and is happening in communities all across Canada. One in five Canadians believe they know of a senior who may be experiencing some form of abuse.
JUNE 15 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maple Ridge Seniors Village, 22141 - 119th Ave., Maple Ridge. There will be free information, presentations, skits, refreshments and entertainment throughout the day
North Shore
Nelson
In partnership with the Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Centre, we will host an Open House, providing a brief presentation on WEAAD and local resources; provision of materials on Abuse & Neglect and BCACRN, Q & A and networking.
Penticton
June 15th A workshop/forum on “Self Neglect “ from 8:30 to 1:00 with Alison Leaney and Kathleen Cunningham as speakers as well as some local panel members., including the coroner.
Powell River
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 Powell River Senior Citizens Branch 49 will host a BBQ event, featuring World Elder Abuse Awareness. There will be a central display of WEAAD materials, hosted by Branch members, VCH staff person & RCMP representative.
In addition the local CRN will commence a purple ribbon campaign in the next week with small displays & ribbons going to Pharmacies, Doctors offices, Seniors Center, Hospital & service groups such as the Legion.
Prince George
Prince George Council of Seniors will host an event at the Council of Seniors office to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. They will offer presentations and discussions as well as information materials. Those attending are encouraged to wear purple to demonstrate concern about abuse and neglect of seniors.
The community is invited to learn about a complex subject that affects one in four seniors in the world and an estimated one in 12 elders in B.C. Date, Time and Location : Wednesday June 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Council of Seniors office,1055 Fifth Ave.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17. Prince George: The PG Council of seniors will be hosting a short presentation and tea at AiMHi for approximately 25 people; AiMHi is an agency for Community Living. The event will be a CRN event to promote education, awareness and will highlight some the resources we have in Prince George, including the CRNs. We will distribute posters and bookmarks to the senior’s centers.
Prince Rupert
June 26, 2010 Understanding Elder Abuse
This workshop is being facilitated by Bill Parmar of North Coast Victim Support Srvices. For more info contact Edith at 250-627-1717 ext 27 Saturday June 26 at 11:30am -1pm Friendship House of Prince Rupert
Revelstoke
WEEK OF JUNE 15
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16:
Revelstoke Seniors Association June Birthday Celebration/Tea with WEAAD event.
The local CRN will join the Revelstoke Seniors’ Association at their June Birthday Celebration with a presentation: ‘Shining A Light on Human Rights for Older Persons’, and will feature two new poems written by members for the occasion. This is their largest ‘birthday celebration’ tea of the year, (also celebrating July birthdays).
The local CRN will provide free draws for garden flower bouquets (contributed by CRN members), sets of greeting cards, and flashlights along with a number of gift certificates for ‘Tea or Coffee with a Friend’. They will use the lovely posters as placemats, which can be taken home along with CRN bookmarks, pamphlets and local Revelstoke Adult Safety Brochures provided in English and Italian.
NOVEMBER 3RD 2010:
Revelstoke Senior’s Wellness Fair (CRN display table, etc.) highlighting Adult and Elder Abuse Issues
Salmo
June 15th
Summerland
and have two volunteers to answer questions and hand out informational materials.
Sunshine Coast
Educational Forum /Information Table in front lobby at Community Services
Society, main building; workshop by April Struthers
Vancouver Island North,
Comox Valley
and Campbell River: Joint training of Vancouver Island Health celebration of the new draft protocol and WEAAD 5th Anniversary,. It will be led by April Struthers and HCC
Campbell River social worker. BCACRN notes : This is an example of work of non
profits, health authority, First Nations
Williams Lake
The Violence Prevention & Awareness committee of Community Policing carried out a poster campaign, and distributed about 100 posters.
Vernon
SATURDAY JUNE 19
The local CRN will host a Community Resources display/Information Table about Adult abuse and neglect, during the Sunshine Festival.
This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about adult abuse and neglect and offer information and resources for those needing help. Members of the local CRN will be available to answer questions and hand out provincial brochures, bookmarks, posters and also the local CRN brochure. There will be a draw prize, donations for flashlights, and an opportunity to purchase note cards.
Manitoba
June Events
More than 50 events are planned across the province. The Minister of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors will be giving certificates of recognition to organizations organizing the events. The following information is listed by health region.
Region : Central Manitoba
Carman
Caman Seniors Resource Council: Helping raise awareness of elder abuse will be part of a barbecue event Monday, June 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Carman Active Living Centre. 47 Ed Belfour Drive
Seniors BBQ at 12 noon, Local Director of Health & Town Councillor will sign proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day. BBQ Lunch and Entertainment Contact: Linda Drewlo 204-745-6611 Box 2142, Carman, MB
Region: Winnipeg
Brooklands
Brooklands Pioneer Senior Centre Picnic is Located at 1960 William Ave, one block off route 90. It is having a picnic and is encouraging people to wear purple ribbons. Contact: Evelyn Walker bpscc@mts.net 632-8367
St, Boniface
Conseil des francophones 55+ Club de marche St-Boniface will start their walk at 200 Masson St. and end at Centre récréatif Notre Dame Recreation Center at 271 Cathedrale Ave. The It's everybody's business DVD will be shown in French followed by a discussion.
Light lunch. Contact: Clément Perreault conseil55@mts.net 793-1054
Winnipeg WRHA and AGE & OPPORTUNITY Education Session for "It's Everybody's Business" DVD and Guide
The session will provide valuable information for individuals, agencies, organizations and community members to gain a better understanding of the abuse of older adults, an overview on facilitating a session using the DVD and accompanying guide, and will provide an overview of elder abuse resources available. Everyone attending this session will be provided with a copy of the “It’s Everybody’s Business” - Elder Abuse DVD and facilitator’s guide. Contact: Kathy Henderson khenderson@wrha.mb.ca 831-1122
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Purple Challenge
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY WEARING PURPLE ON JUNE 15th
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Primary Health Care – Community Development – challenges all WRHA employees and community partners to recognize the 5th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by wearing purple on June 15th!
By wearing purple, you will be supporting the recognition that abuse towards older adults is everybody’s responsibility.
Share this with other organizations and challenge them to raise awareness and knowledge that abuse to older adults must be recognized and that services are out there to assist families, services providers and older adults!
Please let WRHA know you will participate by wearing purple on June 15th and/or if you would like further information on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Contact the WRHA Support Services to Seniors Facilitator at Tel: 940-2514, Fax: 940-2009 or khenderson@wrha.mb.ca “It’s Everybody’s Business” Contact: Kathy Henderson Email: khenderson@wrha.mb.ca Phone: 204-940-2514
Manitoba Women's Advisory Council
Manitoba Women's Advisory Council (Status of Women) invites you to attend a Lunch & Learn. "The Aging Face of Abuse", presented by Dorothy Hill in honour of the 5th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Location: 401 York Avenue, Norquay Building Contact: Michelle Decorby Email: michelle.decorby@gov.mb.ca Phone: RSVP to 204-945-6281
Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee The 12 members of the City of Winnipeg Mayor's Advisory Committee have agreed to promote the day among all their connections AND to wear purple on June15th.
Age & Opportunity Inc. Age & Opportunity staff will be wearing purple on June 15th, and will have purple ribbons and tent cards available and visible at all centres and central office. Contact: Stacey Miller Email: couns@ageopportunity.mb.ca Phone: 204-956-6440
Age & Opportunity will be hosting a shred-a-thon in which older adults can bring their personal and confidential shredding to 644 Burnell between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in steps to prevent situations of financial abuse and fraud. Contact: Stacey Miller Email: couns@ageopportunity.mb.ca Phone: 956-6440 Date and Time: 06/15/10 1:00 PM
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Information Booth
Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home 1045 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg will be setting up a display with fact sheets and brochures on June 14th and June 15th, for residents, families and staff awareness. Contact: Rachel French Email: rachel.french@bethania.ca Phone: 478-7960
Community Home Services Program, Winnipeg
Community Home Services Program will be having a discussion through out the day with their office staff; have posters throughout the office; wear purple ribbons; drop off brochures at their customers addresses; have a general staff get together at the end of the day for an hour from 3- 4 contact Girma Mogess,
204-948-4377 Dr. Dumore and Team During June 15, 2010 the orthodontist team at Dr. Tim Dumore and Team on 2541 Portage Avenue will wear purple ribbons to increase awareness of abuse towards older adults. Contact: Kathy Henderson Email: khenderson@wrha.mb.ca Phone: 940-2514
Golden West
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day A display will be set up at the entrance to GWCL with fact sheets in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Staff are encouraged to wear purple and purple ribbons will be available for all staff, residents, families, and visitors. Contact: Linda Pastetnik Email: lpastetnik@goldenwest.ca Phone: 896-2401
Jewish Child and Family Services June 15th, 2010 Presentation at Shaftesbury Retirement Residences Assisted Living on WEAAD. Location: 905 Shaftesbury Blvd Winnipeg R3P 0Y3 Contact: Cheryl Hirsch Katz 477-7430 or 497-7509
Knights of Rizal - Filipino Seniors
Committee be entertainment - music, folk dancing and a drama performed by seniors. Food will be provided. Contact: John Gano 204 458-9114
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Information Booth
Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home in Winnipeg will be handing out purple ribbons and a display with fact sheets and brochures on June 14th and June 15th, for residents, families and staff awareness. Posters encourage staff to wear purple. Contact: Rachel French Phone: 204-478-7960
Riverview Health Centre will be promoting wearing purple ribbons throughout facility. Showing "It's Everybody's Business" DVD, Display in cafeteria on Elder Abuse. Contact: Kristi Peters. Location: One Morley Avenue Phone: 204-478-6206
Seine River Retirement Residence Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment. For more information please contact Chantal Wiebe 204 256-8877
St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church discussion group
Video presentation followed by a discussion group and refreshments contact Susan Alder - Seven Oaks Senior Links sosl@mts.net or call 612-3888
Sturgeon Creek I & II Retirement Residence 10 Hallonquist Drive Winnipeg, R2Y 2M5
Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment. For more information please contact Michael Hart 204 885-1415
Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence. For more information please contact Alanna Rogan 204 885-0303 Villa Cabrini Inc Where: Villa Cabrini Inc., 433 River Avenue Contact: Linda Caldwell, 284-2880
Region: Assiniboine
Rossburn
Rossburn Community Resource Council -World Elder Abuse Awareness Day-Informational Coffee Break
Event Information: Date and Time: June 14th, 10:00 am
Coffee break with discussion and information sharing. This event will be hosted at The Drop In Center. An R.C.M.P. member from the local detachment detachment as a speaker. Come and join us for coffee and a treat. Contact: Shelley Kostesky Email: rosscomm@mts.net Phone: 1-204-859-3386
Home Instead Senior Care CARE Giver
Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers will wear purple ribbons on Elder Abuse Day to recognize and share with others. The CAREGivers will share this day and meaning with others to help gain awareness and understanding of the impacts of abuse in later life Contact: Julie Donaldson homecare@mts.net Phone: 204-953-3720
Souris
Souris Seniors Organized Services
Oak Lake Coffee break and education session Coffee break and education session and promotion of wearing purple. Contact: Tanis Podobni Email: oaksail@mts.net Phone: 855-3150 Date and Time: 06/15/10 13:00
Region: Brandon
Brandon
Victoria Landing Retirement Residence -
Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Region: Central
Sharing with seniors information on elder abuse awareness and tips for seniors on crime prevention and safety. About 60 older adults are expected to attend. Presentations by Chief Brad Neduzak, Karen Dyck and community geriatric specialist. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Contact Karen Dyck for information at 204 822-5663 or sfs2@mts.net
Portage la Prairie
Portage Service for Seniors (PSS) held a hot dog barbecue sale June 15th at its offices along Saskatchewan Avenue E. to help draw attention to Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15. While Elder Abuse Awareness Day has been around for five years, this is the inaugural event for PSS.
Region: Interlake
LIFE- Elder Abuse Awareness Seniors' Safety & Security, Age-Friendly, & Where am I Cards? Living Independence for Elders - Seniors Resource Council will present at 4 manors in the area.
Pioneer Senior Centre will be having a picnic and wear purple ribbons in recognition of WEAAD. Contact: Evelyn Walker 204- 632-8367
Rural Municipality of Coldwell The Municipality will be promoting the wearing of purple ribbons in support of elder abuse awareness day. Contact Janet Isfeld at coldwell@mts.net or call 204 762-5321
Lundar June 9, 2010 Awareness Barbeque - Lundar Community Resource Council Inc. Information on Elder Abuse Day, DVD and food. Cost $5.00 Contact: Cindy 204-762-5378
Stonewall Promote Purple Wear Purple & Show Your Awareness for Elder Abuse! Join Us for a Coffee Break and Discussion June 15, 2010 South Interlake 55 Plus Lions Community Centre, 5 Keith Cosens Drive, Stonewall, MB Call 204-467-2582. For more info Contact: Cheryl Cathers si55plus@mts.net 204-467-2582
Region : North Eastman
Beausejour District Hospital - Elder Abuse Awareness presentation Contact: Angie King Phone: 204-268-1076
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Adult Day Elder Abuse Awareness Tea
The Lac du Bonnet Adult Day Program will be holding a tea on June 15th at 2:00pm, all staff and clients are invited for tea and purple cupcakes. Our cleints have been working hard making purple ribbons to distribute throughout our community. Contact: Ashley McLean Email: amclean@neha.mb.ca Phone: 204 345 1212 ext 1118
Springfield Services to Seniors
Whitemouth
Two
Rivers Seniors Resource Council Inc.
Region: Parkland
Gilbert Plains & District Community Resource Council will be having an intergenerational walk with students and seniors. Following this walk students and seniors will gather at the Gilbert Plains Drop In Center for refreshments and games. Contact: Laureen Duncan email: gpdcrc@mts.net Phone 204 548 4131
Region: South Eastman
Steinbach
Regional community/Tenant Resource Coordinators Workshop
Guest Speaker Janelle Curtis will be presenting to raise awareness among workers involved with older adults contact: Linda Wiebe 204 326-2547 or email fernwoodtrc@hotmail.com
New Brunswick
Press release from New Brunswick Minister of State Cheryl Lavoie on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Tuesday, June 15:
www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/sha/2010e0964sd.htm (English)
www.gnb.ca/cnb/newsf/sha/2010f0964sd.htm (French)
~~~ Press release New Brunswick Securities Commission/Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat -New Brunswickers encouraged to report financial abuse of seniors (10/06/15) ww.gnb.ca/cnb/news/sc/2010e0978sc.htm www.gnb.ca/cnb/newsf/sc/2010f0978sc.htm
Moncton:
June 15, 2010 at 2 PM le 15 juin 2010 à 14h00
Province Wide
It will teach New Brunswickers how to recognize the signs of financial abuse of seniors. The program is designed to reach professionals who routinely care for seniors.
It also provides information to enable families and others recognize red flags of elder financial abuse and exploitation, and learn how to report it. There will be a joint press release with the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat on June 15th. www.nbsc-cvmnb.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador
ELDER ABUSE COMMITTEE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (EACNL) EACNL World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) event is planned for June 15th from 7-9 pm. "We are grateful for Eastern Health’s support in providing space for us. The event will take place in the auditorium of their corporate offices at the Waterford. "
This will be EACNL's FIRST public meeting and a great opportunity to let
everyone know that they are planning to grow into a network.
The Committee will also make an announcement about EACNL's plans to grow into a network and then have a "Sharing Session" where members and others can share information about their elder abuse initiatives.
They will also have tables where people can share information about their organization, initiatives, etc.
Elizabeth Siegel
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Port aux Basques ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY - Peaceful communities, come join us as we acknowledge World Elder Abuse Awareness day on June 15, 2010, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., at St. Christopher's Hotel. Port aux Basques. There will be a guest speaker and a free luncheon will be served. Please call Phyllis at 695-7900 or Joyce at 695-6901, prior to June 8, 2010 to register. ~~~
WESTERN REGIONAL COALITION TO END VIOLENCE Seniors Wellness Committee and the Western Regional Wellness Coalition. We are holding a 'Seniors Health & Wellness Forum 2010'
on June 14th at the Pepsi Centre in Corner Brook. The following is their PSA: on June 14th from 9 - 4:30 p.m. at the Pepsi Centre.
This full-day event will focus on fun, awareness, and education regarding a variety of health & wellness issues experienced by seniors. Lunch is included and there is no cost to attend. Everyone is encouraged to make a small donation or to bring a non-perishable food item
for the local Food Banks. Call Linda at 637-5677 to register. Registration
deadline is June 7. Space is limited!"
as well as presentations on a variety of topics that are important to seniors in
our community.
~~ Mimie Carroll will present on Abuse of Older Adults. There will be a display and WEAAD materials available.
The children from the FRC are making cards and different crafts to give when
they visit at 3:30, etc.
In addition, THE ROADS TO END VIOLENCE will be airing their WEAAD
radio ad for the entire month of June.
at the Legion in Spaniard's Bay on June 15th. In addition the area papers will
carry advertising.
Bringing awareness to Elder Abuse, Healthy Eating Choices. Includes a Luncheon
and special guest speaker from Seniors Resource Center. Happy Valley Goose Bay (Labrador Friendship Center, LG Health, Paddon Home, NunatuKavut, Nunatsiavut Government)
is hosting a Walk and BBQ. June 15th starting at 11am at the Old Town
Square and Labrador Friendship Center.
The Charlottetown Peer Advocates will host
an information sharing, activity and Luncheon for all seniors 60+. There will be
a short presentation and video on Elder Abuse, information hand outs, fun
activity, local entertainment and a traditional meal (including dessert) will be
served. There will be some prize giveaways. This event will take place at the
Town Council's Multi-Purpose Building @ 4:00 pm. and over 175 people attended. Older adults around the Burin Peninsula were invited to attend. It took place at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre and ran from 9 am – 4 pm. Participants are provided with a hot sit down meal including entertainment from the Grand Bank Theater Festival. The sessions were centered around the issue of healthy aging.
Evaluations from the day indicated everyone enjoyed the day and found it
informative. They stated they would like more events like this. that will remain up for the entire month of June in honour of WEAAD. Their main project this year is an afternoon for seniors in Bonavista. They will be inviting seniors groups as well as seniors in general from around the tip of the peninsula to come together for an afternoon of awareness
and entertainment on June 15th. Against Violence and the Seniors Resource Centre, welcomes seniors to celebrate Seniors Month, and to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at City Hall.
There will be information displays, presentations and music. Light refreshments
will be served. Northwest Territories
Seniors Citizens’ Week: June 13 -19, 2010 “Active – Mind, Body and Spirit” Senior Citizens’ Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate seniors and elders across the Northwest Territories!
The NWT Seniors Society has created "Senior Citizens’ Week 2010 – Event Planning Guide for Communities" to help northern communities plan events that will have meaning and purpose to them. Click here
Nova Scotia
Wolfville Community celebration of seniors’ rights June 15 Come join the community for this free event at Waterfront Park, Wolfville, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music, BBQ and sky lanterns! Information on community resources the senior safety program, seniors' mental health, adult protection, caregiver support groups, etc will be available along with information on fraud, and financial abuse including wills and power of attorney. All welcome, for more information contact Michelle, 542-3817.
Nunavut
Eastern Arctic to mark global campaign on elder abuse Source : News Around the Arctic, June 13, 2010
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day NUNATSIAQ NEWS
Nunavut, like Nunavik, plans to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, said Louis Tapardjuk, the Nunavut minister responsible for culture, language, elders and youth Tapardjuk urged Nunavummiut (Residents of Nunavut or Nunavik) to take action against elder abuse and to “promote respect and honour towards the elderly not only once every year but in their everyday lives.” “I have always believed that elders deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. The role of elders has been very important and crucial in our history to address social wellness issues,”
Click here for the Minster's Hon. Louis Tapardjuk statement Wednesday June 9, 2010 in the Nunavut Legislature, noting that the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth recently collaborated with the Department of Health and Social Services under their pan-territorial mass media campaign funding to develop a series of posters that have been distributed to all Nunavut communities. They recently distributed posters to highlight the “Elders Support Phone Line,” where unilingual elders can receive peer-to-peer counseling in Inuktitut. Louis Tapardjuk notes
" Public awareness is the key to address the needs of our elders and ensuring that they are treated with the respect and dignity they so deserve."
Ontario Many of the following entries are drawn from the ONPEA website. Our thanks to ONPEA. Press Release : May 20, 2010, Toronto – Regional offices of the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) are busy preparing for the fifth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The worldwide day of awareness falls on Tuesday, June 15, and ONPEA is inviting participation from government, community-based organizations and institutions, professionals in the field of aging, and community leaders to partner with seniors to promote the prevention of abuse against seniors in Ontario. World Elder Abuse Day events in North Western Ontario There is a lot happening in north western Ontario to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Thunder Bay The 2nd annual seniors Rock Walk will be held June 15th at 1 p.m., going from Grandview Arena to the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, hosted by the Community Elder Abuse Prevention Committee. The walk will be followed by complimentary refreshments & entertainment. The seniors Rock Walk is a way for persons of all ages to celebrate respecting & supporting seniors in the community. Please wear purple, the colour of abuse awareness among older adults. Kirkland Lake Kirkland Lake council has declared June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Kirkland Lake. The Timiskaming Elder Abuse Task Force made the request and has goals that include planning activities that will promote recognition and awareness for the prevention of abuse among older adults through education and resource materials and to provide resources education and referrals for seniors. The task Force is holding its Spring Fling 2010 June 15 at Riverside Place in New Liskeard from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Grumbling Grannies. Seniors throughout the district are encouraged to attend the luncheon. It will provide awareness about abuse of seniors through information and skits. Windsor City of Windsor proclaims June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Click here for proclamation.
WINDSOR TREE PLANTING World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized annually around the world on June 15. The community-based group, the Elder Abuse Resource & Prevention Committee of Windsor/Essex County invite you to help mark this important commemoration at a Tree Planting Ceremony at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the south side of City Hall. The ceremony will be attended by the mayor and county warden. Light refreshments will be served. Similar ceremonies will also be held in Elgin and Oxford. Come out to show your determination to help prevent elder abuse.
Bracebridge Resolving Financial Conflicts: Helping Seniors Through Difficult Situations Date: June 18, 2010 8:30 am – 3:30pm Location: Pinegrove Baptist Fellowship Church , 295 Taylor Road, Bracebridge, ON Cost: $10.00 includes lunch Speakers Include: Susan Furman, Ontario Public Guardian & Trustee Office, Investigation Unit Cheryl Penner, Royal Bank of Canada, Robin Sanders, OPP Seniors Assistance Team Description:
To Register Contact: Karen Boyer: (705) 646-7677 or 1-800-777-2205 E-mail: caregive@muskoka.com RSVP by: June 11, 2010. Limited Travel Subsidies available for those travelling over 50 km’s one way. Payment accepted at the door. Please Make Cheques Payable to: Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Hosted by: Muskoka Network Against Elder Abuse Prevention of Senior Abuse Network -Simcoe County in partnership with the ONPEA Richmond Hill Planning for a Secure Future: Seniors’ Awareness Presentation on Financial Security Date: Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 Free Event 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: McConaghy Seniors’ Centre 10100 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON Keynote Speaker: Les Kotzer, Lawyer “What You Should Know About Wills and Power of Attorneys – From Inside the World of A Wills Lawyer” Speaker’s Panel: * Long Term Care Placement Services Specialist * Ontario Public Guardian & Trustee * Geriatric Outreach Service at Southlake Hospital Register by June 1st to avoid disappointment. Space is limited Includes lunch & refreshment. For seniors, relatives of seniors, and friends of seniors Register by Phone or Email (905) 713-3373 ext 7240 -or- 1-866-667-9048 ext 7240 seniorsawareness@gmail.com . Oakville Seniors’ Sharing Circles World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event Date: June 15, 2010 – 1 to 2:30 pm Location: Woodside Library 1274 Rebecca St., Oakville , ON ~Refreshments ~
Please RSVP to Carolyn at SAVIS: by June 11th -905-825-3622
~~~Are you over 55, interested in talking about elder abuse and issues that affect seniors? Want to learn about community resources? Attend, or schedule a free discussion circle for your community group (June –November 2010) contact Carolyn at 905-825-3622 or seniors@savisofhalton.org. Georgetown and Acton Georgetown and Acton Seniors Barbeque This month marks 26 years of celebrating Seniors Month. The theme this year is “Coming of Age”, to capture Ontario's progress in addressing the challenges and opportunities of a booming seniors population. This year the Georgetown and Acton Seniors’ Centres are celebrating their seniors by hosting a barbecue in their honour. The Georgetown barbecue will be on June 18 at 5 p.m. with Acton’s June 24 at 6 p.m. Special entertainment has been arranged to honour seniors. June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as well and everyone is encouraged to wear something purple to help demonstrate that abuse or neglect of older adults should not be tolerated. Brampton Elder Abuse Prevention in Peel Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Location: Region of Peel Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton , ON (South of Queen St. East of Dixie Road) Time:
Registration is necessary due to limited seating. Call 905-791-7800 ext 3561 to register. Registration is necessary due to limited seating Port Colbourne The Niagara Elder Abuse Prevention Network will be hosting an information session for seniors in Port Colborne in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event, taking place on June 16 at 1 p.m., will be held at the Port Colborne Seniors Centre and will feature a member of the NRPS speaking about senior safety and awareness issues. There will also be a representative of Philips Lifeline speaking about fall prevention. There will be light refreshments served and the public is invited to attend. The Seniors Centre is located at 554 Fielding Ave. Prince Edward Island Vision of the Rights of Older Persons The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day committee and the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat invite all Islanders to attend a free public event on the rights of older persons on Tuesday June 15, 10:00am to 12:00 noon at St. Eleanors Community Centre. To register call 1-866-770-0588 Quebec Montreal Comme vous le savez certainement déjà, ce 15 juin 2010 marquera la 5e Journée internationale de lutte contre la maltraitance faite aux personnes âgées. Ce jour a pour but de sensibiliser la population en démontrant notre union pour contrer ce fléau social. Cette journée internationale, nous rappelle que la violence faite aux aînés est un enjeu de santé publique et une atteinte aux droits de la personne. Afin de contribuer à la lutte pour l’amélioration des conditions de vie des aînés, l’AQDR de Rosemont et Tandem Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, organisent un grand rassemblement destiné à tous ceux qui sont interpellés par cette cause. L’évènement se tiendra mardi le 15 juin, au Parc Étienne Desmarteau (situé sur Beaubien entre la 18e et 20e avenue. Les activités se dérouleront entre 11 et 15 heures. Voici une liste des kiosques d’organismes qui seront présents : AQDR Rosemont
Montreal: WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY Event: Elder Abuse Awareness Symposium on June 15, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, 5700 Westbury Ave. Description: Two workshops will be given -Protective Measures and Fraud Prevention. Free. To reserve, call 514-484-7878, Local 1609. The NDG Community Committee on Elder Abuse, in partnership with the CSSS Cavendish and Cummings Centre, is hosting a Symposium on Elder Abuse at the Cummings Centre (5700 Westbury, Montreal). For professionals working with seniors: 2-4 pm: Professional Development Workshop (with Anne Caines of RECAA and Dr. Daphne Nahmiash) For the public : 4-7:30 pm: Community and Resource Fair 5-6:30 pm: Workshop on Protective Regimes (by RBC and Public Curator) 7:30-9 pm: Fraud Prevention Workshop (by Bank of Canada and Autorité des marchés financiers). Invited guests include Ministre Marguerite Blais and Lawrence Bergman. A light supper will be served. Free admission. RSVP or for more info: 514-484-7878 x1609. Saskatchewan Saskatoon World Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day workshop When : Thu, June 17, 8:30am – 4:00pm Where: McClure United Church - 4025 Taylor St. E. Saskatoon Description: This workshop will focus on community response with guest speaker Alison Leaney. Past Executive Director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks. There will also be a panel of community members who work in the area of abuse of older adults. Title for the day is: A Call to Action Against Abuse Laws Alone don't make people safe ...caring communities do . For more information or to register please call our office at 652-2255. Regina Seniors Education Centre FREE Forum: Elder Abuse Prevention June 16 Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Mailing Address: Seniors Education Centre Centre for Continuing Education University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306-585-5816 Fax: 306-585-5736 E-mail: seniors@uregina.ca Yukon
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