Tea & Talk Toolkit
An Innovative NEW Program from EAO to Engage Older Adults in Discussions about Healthy Relationships
September 20th, 2016
11am EDT
Free Webinar
Register here
As we age, it can become increasingly difficult to have conversations about various topics that affect our health, safety and well-being.
Elder Abuse Ontario has recently launched a newly adapted 'Tea & Talk Toolkit', to assist older adults in Starting the Conversation and helping improve their quality of life.
Learning Objectives
- Overview & Orientation to use the Toolkit.
- Gain an understanding of how to effectively engage older adults in interactive discussions about various issues that help build healthy relationships, promote dignity and restore respect.
- Learn techniques to 'start the conversation' on various topics: dating, increasing self-esteem, ageism, communications and much more.
- Hear how your organization can engage older adults in peer-led, facilitated workshops.
Who Should Attend
Staff and volunteers working with seniors:
- Community Support Services
- Senior Centres
- Long-Term Care/Retirement Homes
- Activation Leaders
- Volunteer Coordinators
- Outreach/Social Workers
- Recreation Therapists
Questions?
Please contact Rochella Vassell (Event Contact Organization)
416-916-6728 ext 225
