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Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA
WEAAD 2008 Report
Click here for Ottawa Presentations |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Save the Date - Ottawa
Building Knowledge & Networks
to Address Elder Abuse:
Pathways to Human Rights
A Two Day Conference Organized by the
International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse
& Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse
Brochure - Français .pdf - English .pdf |
Government Conference Centre
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA |
Monday, 16 June
to
Tuesday, 17 June |
From 8AM Monday thru Tuesday, 5pm |
The Focus of this Conference is on Solutions. Day One begins with a description of some innovative approaches in services, policies and programs in the host country, Canada.
Day Two opens with consideration of abuse and neglect of older persons in the context of family violence prevention, followed by a panel highlighting best practices from around the world.
Student Poster Competition with cash prizes awarded for the best posters submitted by students.
Presentation of INPEA 2008 Rosalie S. Wolf Memorial Award |
Before May 15
$100 (regular fee)
$50 (student or senior 65+)
After May 15
$125 (regular fee)
$75 (student or senior 65+)
(Français .pdf)
(English .pdf) |
Deadline for submission of poster abstracts is May 30, 2008.
Submit electronically to Conference Secretary, Christen Erlingsson
(christen.erlingsson@hik.se).
Website: Save The Date - Ottawa |
Sudbury, Ontario
CANADA |
Connecting Ages
Sponsored by
Sudbury Elder Abuse Committee |
Minnow Lake Place
1127 Bancroft Drive
Sudbury, Ontario
CANADA |
Friday, June 13 |
11 am to 2 pm |
The Sudbury Elder Abuse Committee is organizing "Connecting Ages Event" June 13th, 2008. The day will include a performance by a local seniors' drama troupe, the Sudbury Rising Stars. They will perform skits on seniors' safety issues.
A children's local entertainment show will also perform.
Bringing ages together for a barbecue to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2008. |
Registrations from
10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Contact: Chantal Makela
E-mail: northeast@onpea.org
Telephone: 705-525-4554 |
St. Adolphe, Manitoba
CANADA |
"Our Community" Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Sponsored by
Ritchot Senior Services Inc. |
Le Club Amical
344 Main Street
St. Adolphe, Manitoba, Canada |
Wednesday, June 18th |
11:30 am -1:30 pm |
BBQ and Display on awareness
First we will be giving out purple awareness ribbons that will be at different locations in the communities that we serve and we will ask people to wear them on June 18th. We are also asking businesses and their employees to wear purple or a purple awareness pin on that day. We are also asking people to send out notices about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and we will also include your website for those who would like to get more information. Whoever gets a notice will send us an email or phone us and give us their first name and location. We will then mark it on maps that we have (Canada and World) and this will be displayed for all to see where in the world we have spread awareness. |
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Contact: Denise Laurencelle
e-mail: laurden@mts.net
Telephone: 1-204-883-2880 |
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Adelaide
South Australia
AUSTRALIA |
Take Action: Respond to Abuse of Older People
Brochure.pdf
Sponsored by
Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc. |
Allan Scott Park Morphettville Function Centre
Morphett Road, Morphettville
Adelaide
South Australia
AUSTRALIA |
Friday 13th June |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
In November 2007 Minister Jay Weatherill released "Our Actions to prevent the abuse of older South Australians" which sets out the priorities for action to be taken in South Australia. Building on two years of successful WEAAD events, the Aged Rights Advocacy Service has organised this seminar to assist service providers to continue to improve their response to abuse. This year will focus on identifying barriers faced by service providers when assisting older people living in the community to address abuse. This seminar is aimed at Mangers-Community Aged Care Service providers and Health Professionals working in the community aged care sector. |
Invitation only
Click here to download Brochure.pdf |
Website: www.sa.agedrights.asn.au
E-mail: info@agedrights.asn.au
Contact: Diane Bunworth
e-mail: dianeb@agedrights.asn.au
Telephone: (08) 82325377 |
Melbourne
Victoria
AUSTRALIA
WEAAD 2008 Report
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Launch of Senior Rights Victoria
Sponsored by
Council on the Ageing,
Victorian Government and Bendigo Bank |
Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall
Swanston Street
Melbourne, Victoria
AUSTRALIA |
Monday 16th June |
9.30am - 11.30am |
Dr Helen Szoke, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Conciliator of Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, will launch Senior Rights Victoria, a free legal and advocacy service that has been established to address elder abuse in the community. |
srvadmin@cotavic.org.au |
Website: www.cotavic.org.au
Contact: Carmen Tommasi
e-mail: srvadmin@cotavic.org.au |
Perth
Western Australia
AUSTRALIA |
Responding to Elder Abuse:
Preventative and Protective Measures
Sponsored by
Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse:
Western Australia |
Technology Park
Bentley, Perth
Western Australia
AUSTRALIA |
Friday 13th of June |
9 am -
3.30 pm |
This was an information seminar for service providers focusing on responses to elder abuse and preventative measures. |
Please register by June 6th 2008 to:
Advocare, Unit 1
Byblos House
190 Abernethy Road
Belmont 6104
Phone: 9479 7566
Fax: 9479 7599
Email: admin@advocare.org.au |
Website: http://apeawa.advocare.org.au/
E-mail: apeawa@advocare.org.au |
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Brussels
BELGIUM |
Flemish Conference on Elder Abuse
Sponsored by the
Flemish Reporting Point for Elder Abuse |
De Factorij - Hoger Instituut
voor Geinswetenschappen
(Higher Institute for Family Sciences)
Huart Hamoirlaan 1361030 Brussels
Belgium |
Friday, June 13, 2008 |
9 am -
16.30 pm |
9.00 Registration
9.30 Wellcome and opening of the day
9.45 Opening act: Elder Mistreatment. René en Manu Verreth, Flemish actors and inspirators of the taboo breaking play Georges
10.45 Lecture 1: Violence against older women: Comments from the European project Breaking the taboo: empowering health and social service professionals to combat violence against older women within families Mrs. Els Messelis MS, gerontologist, director of the research agency Lachesisand lecturer at the Higher Institute of Family Sciences
11.30 Lecture 2: Elder Mistreatment and home care failure Prof. Dr. Dominique Verté, PhD ingerontology, department of agogics, Free University of Brussels
12.15 Lunch
13.15 Lecture 3: Overview of prevention and curation in the Netherlands Mrs. Mirjam van Dongen, ambassador of the Dutch campagne STOP Elder Abuse
14.00 Lecture 4: Juridicial aspects regarding Elder Mistreatment Prof. Dr. Em. Mariette Verrycken, department of gerontology, honory justice of the peace, Free University of Brussels
14.45 Coffee break
15.15 Closing panel
15.45 Closing speech by the Flemishminister of Wellfare S. Vanackere
16.00 Reception |
The registration modalities and forms are to be found on the website of the Flemish Reporting Point for Elder Abuse:
www.meldpuntouderenmishandeling.be |
Website: www.meldpuntouderenmishandeling.be
Contact: Gerd Callewaert
e-mail: gerd.callewaert.shp@skynet.be
Telephone: 0032 9 360 33 66 |
Namur
BELGIUM |
WEAAD in Belgium
Sponsored by
Libr'âgé: CAPAM, EMPAGE, URGEDES |
ARSENAL
11, rue Bruno
5000 NAMUR
Belgium |
Sunday, June 15th |
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
An afternoon of activities and information on the topic of abuses on elders
-> Theatre
-> Cinema
-> Improvisation
-> Stands
-> Released balloons
-> Free piece of pie
In Walloon region there exist six antennas which work in network. In the fifteen days preceding June 15, each one organizes one or more local activities of prevention. |
Registration available by telephoning +32(0)61/65.81.11 |
Website: http://www.librage.be / http://www.capam.be
E-mail: info@librage.be / capam@capam.be
Contact: Jean-Marc Herbiet
e-mail: jeanmarc.herbiet@capam.be
Telephone: +32(0)61/65.81.11 |
Bavaria
GERMANY
WEAAD 2008 Report |
Study investigating the frequency and types
of liberty-depriving methods in elderly individuals
in need of residential care.
Study Conducted by
Department of Forensic Medicine,
Medical University Vienna
& GRP - Generation Research Program,
Ludwig-Maximilians- University Munich |
1500 nursing homes in Bavaria
GERMANY |
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A questionnaire-like survey was sent out to all 1500 nursing homes in Bavaria on June 15th 2008. By the beginning of July more than one third (namely 550) of the institutions had provided data. (Click here to read more...) |
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Primary Contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Berzlanovich Andrea
e-mail: andrea.berzlanovich@meduniwien.ac.at
Telephone: 00431427765771
Secondary Contact: Dr. Niko Kohls
e-mail: kohls@grp.hwz.uni-muenchen.de
Telephone: 00498041-79929-26
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Bonn
GERMANY |
Rise Awareness - Sensitize - Provide Information |
City Hall Bonn-Beuel
Bonn
GERMANY |
Wednesday 09.06.2008 |
09.30 a.m. - 03.45 p.m. |
Symposium
Presentations |
n/a |
Contact: Prof. Dr. Dr. R.D. Hirsch
e-mail: r.d.hirsch@t-online.de
Secondary Contact: Gabriele Walentich
e-mail: walentich@gmx.de |
| HONG KONG |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Carnival 2008
Sponsored by
Hong Kong Daily News |
Shatin
New Territories
HONG KONG
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Sunday, 15 June |
10am -
5pm |
1) "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Carnival 2008"
Opening Ceremony
2) Appreciation Certificate Presentation
for "Guardian Angel of Elderly" Program 2008
3) Award Presentation Ceremony for "We Love Elders"
Primary Students Painting Competition 2008
To build a community harmony, mutual care and aid through organizing these activities promoting the message of care, love and
respect for the elders. |
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Contact: Fanny Wong
e-mail: aeaohk-mail@yahoo.com.hk |
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| INDIA |
INVITING ESSAYS ON ELDER ABUSE
Sponsored by
SILVER INNINGS |
Mumbai
www.silverinnings.com |
The Last date for submission
is 20th May 2008 |
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INVITING ESSAYS ON ELDER ABUSE
SILVER INNINGS (www.silverinnings.com) an organisation dedicated for Elders and their Family Members invites an Essay of about 500 words on the topic of "What is perception of society regarding Elder Abuse and what are your recommendation to Stop It".
The three (3) best essays will be published in Website www.silverinnings.com as also on Blogs: http://peopleforsocialcause.blogspot.com/; http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/
All the essays will be used by Silver Innings as database/paper presentation for its strategy to Tackle Elder Abuse. The verdict of Founder and Webmaster will be final for the selection of best three (3) essays and for publication. Silver Innings consists of a dedicated team of professionals contributing to the cause of the elderly. Silver Innings conducts seminars, camps, pre retirement lectures, awareness modules and also has support groups for home based advice.
The Last date for submission is 20th May 2008. Mail your essay on or before 20th May 2008 to info@silverinnings.com. The winners will be announced online at www.silverinnings.com after 31st May 2008. For further information please call on tel no. 09819819145.
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The Last date for submission is
20th May 2008.
Mail your essay on or before
20th May 2008 to info@silverinnings.com.
The winners will be announced
online at www.silverinnings.com
after 31st May 2008. |
Website: www.silverinnings.com
E-mail: info@silverinnings.com
Contact: Sailesh Mishra
e-mail: sailesh2000@gmail.com
Telephone: 0091 9819819145 |
Kollam District Collectorate
INDIA |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Sponsored by
Pain & Palliative Care Turst, Kollam
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District Collectorate
Kollam. Pin. 691012
Kerala
S. India |
Sunday, 15 June |
9AM to
6PM
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Day long awareness program organised by The District Administration of Kollam and 'Pain and Palliative Care Trust'.
1. Awareness through articles on local news papers
2. Senior Citizens' grievence redressal forum jointly with the District Administration, Government of Kerala.
3. Street plays with skits flock music etc at diffrent points where people gather eg. Bus terminals, Railway station, parks, beach etc.
4. Public function presided by District Collector
5. Presentation of subject "Elder abuse - Kerala Scenareo" by Dr. Praveen G Pai, Gerontologist.
Dr Praveen G Pai is a trained gerontologist trained from the UN INIA, Malta. He is also a very dedicated Palliatve care physician working in palliative care as well as in Geriatric Care. With a strong membership of a number of prominent doctors and social workers, philanthropists, The Pain and Palliative Care Trust pioneer in several issues pertaining senior citizens in the state. |
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Primary Contact: Dr. Praveen G Pai
e-mail: praveengpai@gmail.com
Telephone: +91 - 9961193492
Secondary Contact: N M Pillai
Telephone: +91 - 9446293571 |
Mumbai
INDIA |
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH (WEAAD)
Programme Report
June 2008
This Programme is sponsored by Silver Innings
and promoted by INPEA
(International Network for Prevention of
Elder Abuse), Indian Chapter through
Development, Welfare and Research
Foundation (DWARF) and 'Little Things
Matter Initiatives' (LTMI) ,The Family
Welfare Agency, Mumbai, ARDSI (Alzheimer s
Related Disorder Society of India), Mumbai
Chapter, Society for Serving Seniors,
Hyderabad, Shree Manav Seva Sangh, Mumbai,
and AISCCON (All India Senior Citizens'
Confederation). |
All Mumbai
INDIA |
1st June to
30th June 2008 |
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On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15th June 2008, Silver Innings, A Dedicated organization for senior citizens and their family members will be commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Month from 1st June to 30th June 2008. It has taken the initiative to make a petition which will have recommendations to the Government and the society to eliminate elder abuse at both micro and macro level. We are also trying to network with organizations working with elderly in Mumbai and all over India.
World Elder Abuse Day programme aims to increase society's ability, through various programmes, to recognise and respond to the mistreatment of older people in whatever setting it occurs, so that the latter years of life will be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
In order that this issue is adequately highlighted, Silver Innings is planning to organize various activities for the month of June and reach out to elderly people themselves and also to other age groups for spreading awareness regarding what constitutes elder abuse and the different types of abuse which take place in society. Our activities will start on June 1 and will end on 30th June 2008.
Objective: To create awareness in elderly people themselves regarding what comes under elder abuse. To sensitize young people regarding elder abuse and enabling them to reflect on their own attitudes towards the elderly. To bridge the intergenerational gap between elderly and young people. To create awareness in media and society at large regarding elder abuse.
Programme: To Publish Three Best Essay on Elder Abuse on www.silverinnings.com (we had Invited Essay on Elder abuse) To host Online Petition with regards to Elder Abuse and recommendation to Government and Society on www.silverinnings.com To submit Petition to Government To participate in National Seminar for Elder Abuse in New Delhi on 14th June 2008 organised by INPEA ,Indian Chapter Awareness campaign for various Senior Citizens Association in Mumbai at Shree Manav Seva Sangh - Sion , AISCCON - Nerul, The Family Welfare Agency Dharavi , Harmony C P Tank , FESCOM Chunnabhati and HELP Library - Fort: Holding a Interactive Lecture programme and spreading message from 1st June 2008 to 30th June 2008To hold Human Chain at Shivaji Park on 15th June at 9.30 am to 10.30 am with help of Elder organisation , youngsters and other networking NGO s To end the month long programme on 30th June 2008 at Gate Way of India by Releasing Purple and White Balloons |
info@silverinnings.com |
Website: www.silverinnings.com
E-mail: info@silverinnings.com
Primary Contact: Sailesh Mishra
e-mail: sailesh2000@gmail.com
Telephone: 0091 9819819145
Secondary Contact: Amruta Lovekar
e-mail: amruta76@yahoo.com
Telephone: 0091 9833136536 |
New Delhi
INDIA |
National Seminar on Building Knowledge and
Networks for Prevention of Elder Abuse In India:
Pathway to Human Rights
Organized by:
Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWARF)
as the Representative of INPEA for India and South Asia.
Sponsored by:
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),
supported by HelpAge India in association with
Delhi Federation of Associations of Senior Citizens;
Bharat Pensioners Samaj; Pensioners & Retired Persons Association;
Bharat Central Pensioners Confederation,Senior Citizens Council of Delhi;
All India Confederation for Senior Citizens & the Research Committee 18,
Sociology of Crime & Deviance of the Indian Sociological Society. |
Casuarina Hall
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road
New Delhi 110003
INDIA |
Saturday, 14 June
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9.30 am to
5.30 pm |
Event will be inaugurated by Mr. Tejendra Khanna, Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Delhi.
Event will have participation from all over the country by members from NHRC, SHRCs, Experts, Social Scientists, Government Officials from the concerned Ministries and Departments, Police, Media, National and Local NGOs/CBOs, Senior Citizens, Resident Welfare Associations, IHC Members & other stakeholders.
The programs for the first time have got so many stakeholders together and are reviewing solutions to prevent and reduce elder abuse of older people. The programs also provide an opportunity to take into account new initiatives to address elder abuse issues.
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No Registration Fee |
Website: www.littlethingsmatter.com
E-mail: LittleThingsMatter@gmail.com
Primary Contact: Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass
e-mail: malakapurshankardass@hotmail.com
Telephone: 09818138553
Secondary Contact: Mrs. Kiran Puri
e-mail: kiran_puri@yahoo.com
Telephone: 09811337737
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New Delhi
INDIA |
Observance of the 3rd Anniversary
of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organized by:
Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWARF)
as the Representative of INPEA for India and South Asia.
Sponsored by:
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),
supported by HelpAge India in association with
Delhi Federation of Associations of Senior Citizens;
Bharat Pensioners Samaj; Pensioners & Retired Persons Association;
Bharat Central Pensioners Confederation,Senior Citizens Council of Delhi;
All India Confederation for Senior Citizens & the Research Committee 18,
Sociology of Crime & Deviance of the Indian Sociological Society. |
Gulmohar Hall
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road
New Delhi 110003
INDIA |
Saturday, 14 June
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6.15 pm to
8.15 pm |
The Chief Guest for the 2nd event Is Mr. Yoga Nand Shastri, Hon'le Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Delhi Government..
Event will have participation from all over the country by members from NHRC, SHRCs, Experts, Social Scientists, Government Officials from the concerned Ministries and Departments, Police, Media, National and Local NGOs/CBOs, Senior Citizens, Resident Welfare Associations, IHC Members & other stakeholders. |
No Registration Fee |
Website: www.littlethingsmatter.com
E-mail: LittleThingsMatter@gmail.com
Primary Contact: Dr. Mala Kapur Shankardass
e-mail: malakapurshankardass@hotmail.com
Telephone: 09818138553
Secondary Contact: Mrs. Kiran Puri
e-mail: kiran_puri@yahoo.com
Telephone: 09811337737
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Dublin
IRELAND |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference
Flyer .doc Flyer .pdf
Sponsored by the
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems,
UCD, REACHout & Action on Elder Abuse |
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems
Health Sciences Building
University College
Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Ireland |
Friday, 13th June |
9.30-16.00 |
Conference which will discuss issues relating to elder abuse in research, practice and the voulntary sector. It is aimed at a broad audience which includes both professionals and members of the public. Speakers include the Irish Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Mr Brian Lenihan, Ms Bgt. Penhale and Mr Gary Fitzgerald (CEO Action on Elder Abuse) |
Registration is essential as numbers are limited.
Flyer .doc
Flyer .pdf
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Primary Contact: Amanda Phelan
e-mail: amanda.phelan@ucd.ie
Telephone: 00353 (0)1 7166482
Secondary Contact: Jack Keavney
e-mail: sote@eircom.net
Telephone: 00 353 (0)86 3250345 |
Galway City
IRELAND |
HSE West Elder Abuse Conference:
Learning Lessons Sharing Practice
Programme.pdf
Sponsored by:
Health Services Executive |
Galway City
Ireland |
Friday 13th June |
9am-3pm |
The aim of the conference will be to heighten awareness of elder abuse among professionals and the general public. The conference will be formally opened by Ms Maire Hoctor, T.D., Minister for Older People and speakers will include:
Dr Shaun O Keeffe, Geriatrician, HSE West
Jill Manthorpe, Professor of Social Work, King's College London
Anne O Loughlin, Principal Social Worker, St Mary's Phoenix Park and co-author of Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment of Older People: exploratory study.
Claire O Tuathail, Lecturer, NUIG
Senior Case Workers Elder Abuse who will present elder abuse case studies and research on elder abuse referrals to date.
Frank Murphy, Local Health Manager Roscommon and Chair of National & HSE West Elder Abuse Committees
We expect the conference will be of interest to health and social care staff working with older persons, in particular, HSE Staff from community, acute and mental health services, nursing home staff and voluntary agencies providing services for older persons. We will also be inviting older persons' representative groups, Carers, Local Authorities, Financial Services, Legal professionals and An Garda Síochána. |
This conference is free of charge.
Those wishing to attend click here for registration info and form (.doc 25kb).
Programme.pdf |
Website: http://www.hse.ie/eng
Primary Contact: Bridget McDaid
e-mail: bridget.mcdaid@hse.ie
Telephone: 0035391548394
Secondary Contact: Ann Marie Franklin
e-mail: annmarie.franklin@hse.ie
Telephone: 00 353 61 461141 |
Wellington and nationwide
NEW ZEALAND |
Age Concern New Zealand nationwide events
Programme
Sponsored by:
Age Concern New Zealand
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Wellington and nationwide
Far North to the Bluff
New Zealand |
Friday 13 June
thru
Tuesday 17 June |
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This year Age Concern and Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention service providers are focusing on the destructive effects of elder psychological (emotional) abuse with a nationwide programme of events, seminars, and screenings of the "It's All About Respect" DVD. |
Full programme on the WEAAD page of the Age Concern website. |
Website: www.ageconcern.org.nz
Contact: Alistair Stewart
e-mail: national.office@ageconcern.org.nz
Telephone: +64-4-8019338 |
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Banul
THE GAMBIA |
Respect for Elders (Don’t Answer Phone Call While Driving)
Save Your Life And Others.
Sponsored by:
The Association for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Gambia
(TAPEA) |
Banul
30 Jallow Jallow Street (formerly Hope Street)
The Gambia |
Friday 13th -
Saturday 14th June |
10am Prompt each day |
The Association for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (TAPEA) The Gambia will be celebrating WEAAD 2008 on needs to for youths to respect elders by YOUTHS FOR ELDERS CLUB and also a warning to Road users. Titled: Do Not Answer phone Calls While Driving, If You Have A Call, Pack Your Car Answer Your Call, Save Your Life And Others As Life Has No Duplicate. A message from The Association for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, TAPEA, The Gambia. |
Entrance Fee is Free |
Web: www.inpea.net/events/tapea.html
http://www.olderadultabuse.org/thegambiareport.htm
E-mail: thegambiaapea@yahoo.com
Primary Contact: Mr James C.Nwodo, Secretary-General
e-mail: domodo2002@yahoo.com
Telephone: 00220-9955362/9945587
Secondary Contact: Priscilla Jones, President
Telephone: 00220-7262611 |
Snowdon, North Wales
UK
WEAAD 2008 Report |
WEAAD WALKING MOUNT SNOWDON
Sponsored by:
www.elderprotection.co.uk |
Snowdon, North Wales
UK
Mount Snowdon
along the Llanberis Path route |
Sunday 15th June |
0800 hours till finish |
Walking up Mount Snowdon for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Ed will be making a serious walk to the top of Mount Snowdon in North Wales on June 15th to mark this years World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Last year Ed snorkelled 17 miles from Ely to Cambridge highlighting the fact that 350,000 elder people suffer abuse in their own homes each year in the UK. Ed’s walk will be a serious 10 miles, along the Llanberis Path route, starting only a couple of hundred feet above sea level. And raising to 3,560 ft of the Mass of Snowdon, giving Ed some great views of the Snowdon trains! as they go up and down with the summer tourists. As Ed gets close to the summit the going will get tougher and very steep. Ed will be spending about 8 hours or more walking up and then down Snowdon, having a few stops for a nice cup of tea or soup and bite to eat and will Bring home a certificate, which tells all that he reached the top!! The summit is marked by a cairn, on top of which is a brass plaque which points out what Ed, might be able to see, and the distance away it is, depending on the weather, which is very unpredictable at the best of times. If he is lucky he might get good views - however, he might only just be able to see his hand in front of his face! Whichever way, Ed will be leaving his mark on Snowdon by planting a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Flag.
Snowdon Facts: Snowdon stands 1,085 metres (3,560 feet) high. The summit has 200 inches(508 cm) of rain per year, and can reach temparatures of 30 centigrade in high summer, and plummet to - 20 centigrade in the winter. Add to this winds of up to 150 mph and the temparature can feel more like - 50. The summit buildings at the top can by covered by ice and snow between November and April. |
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Website: www.elderprotection.co.uk
Contact: ed mullenger
E-mail: ed@elderprotection.co.uk
Telephone: +44 07766126220 |
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Phoenix, Arizona
USA |
Break the Silence
Sponsored by:
Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance |
Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona
USA |
Friday, June 13th |
9 a.m. -
11 a.m. |
Rally to raise awareness of elder abuse and provide education on how to prevent and report elder abuse and financial exploitation
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Website: www.azag.gov
Primary Contact: Christine Powell
e-mail: christine.powell@azag.gov
Telephone: 1-602-542-9783
Secondary Contact: Pam Stevenson
e-mail: pam.stevenson@azag.gov
Telephone: 1-602-542-7578 |
Southern California
USA |
WEAAD Link Added to Website
of
Academy for Professional Excellence
http://theacademy.sdsu.edu |
Southern California
USA |
May and ongoing |
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Website: theacademy.sdsu.edu
Contact: Lori Delagrammatikas
e-mail: ldelagra@projects.sdsu.edu
Telephone: 909-213-6059 |
Lake Mary, Florida
United States of America |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2008
Sponsored by:
Seminole County TRIAD |
Lake Mary Senior
911 Wallace Court
Lake Mary, FL 32746
USA |
Monday, June 16 |
9:00 am |
Multiple seminars with topics ranging from "What is elder abuse" to "Medication Abuse". An educational/informational event. |
jennifer@synergymedicalcare.com |
Primary Contact: Jennifer Acevedo
e-mail: jennifer@synergymedicalcare.com
Telephone: 1-407-833-2700
Secondary Contact: Melissa Rudolph
Telephone: 1-407-833-2700 |
Naples, Florida
USA |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2008
Sponsored by:
Shelter for Abused Women & Children
Elder Abuse Response Program |
Senior Annex in the community center
3500 Thomasson Drive
Naples, Florida
USA |
Friday, June 13th |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Elder Abuse expo and reception.
Venders will be there with related information, and the Shelter for Abused Women and children's Elder Abuse Advocate will be there with a presentation. Last year the City Mayor proclaimed the date/day. The community has been notified to wear something Purple to support the day. |
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Website: www.naplesshelter.org
Contact: Vickijo Letchworth, Elder Abuse Advocate
e-mail: vletchworth@naplesshelter.org
Telephone: 1-239-775-3862 #242 |
Savannah, Georgia
USA
WEAAD 2008 Report |
Protecting Older Adults in our Communities:
Are We Doing Enough?
Brochure .pdf
Sponsored by:
The Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center
Area Agency on Aging
and
Chatham County S.A.L.T. Council
(Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) |
Mercer Auditorium at Memorial Hospital
4700 Waters Avenue
Savannah, Georgia
USA |
Thursday, June 12 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Who Should Attend this workshop: Law Enforcement/First Responders, Health Care Specialists, Adult Protective Services staff, Aging Network providers, Advocates, Concerned Citizens
The workshop will be offering CEU’s; National Association of Social Workers, Georgia Nurses Association, Nursing Home Administrators and Peace Officers Standards and Training. Several great speakers will address the topics of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, Community Resources for victims and families, and Ageism.
This Community Workshop is designed to explore issues related to abuse and neglect among the elderly and offer options for strengthening families. Exhibitors will provide information on supportive services including: counseling, financial assistance, and health care.
The last session is a forum/open discussion that covers polices and what needs to be done to support vulnerable elders. Also invited to participate are local legislators and candidates from the upcoming elections.
Register as early as possible; SEATING IS LIMITED |
Early Registration
(Due by May 24, 2008) - $15
Registration after May 24 - $20
Senior Advocate Rate - $ 5
(COAGE Participants age 60+)
Additional Charge for CEUs $15
EXHIBITOR FEES FOR
AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Non-Pro t 6’ Plain Table - $25
For-Pro t 6’ Plain Table - $75
(NASW, POST, GNA, GSBNHA - contact Monica Couch at mmcouch@coastalgeorgiardc.org for registration form.)
Download Brochure .pdf |
Primary Contact:
Monica Couch,
Elder Rights and Advocacy Program Manager
Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging
Website: http://www.coastalgeorgiardc.org/aaa.html
Post Office Box 1917
Brunswick, GA 31521
e-mail: mmcouch@coastalgeorgiardc.org
Telephone: 1-912-262-2841 Fax 1-912-262-2313
Secondary Contact: Deborah Gray
e-mail: dlgray@coastalgeorgiardc.org
Telephone: 1-800-669-8387 or 1-912-262-2865 |
Wichita, Kansas
USA |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Week Activities
Sponsored by
TRIAD |
230 E. William
Suite 7080
Wichita, Kansas 67202
USA |
June 9-13
June 12
June 13
June 15
June 16-19
June 20 |
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June 9-13 - " Seniors Are People Too" Kids Coloring Contest
June 12 - Media Awareness Dan and Mayor's Proclamation
June 13 - Conference for banking professionals on financial abuse of the elderly
June 16-19 - Senior Centers distribution of purple ribbons
June 20 - Senior Fair and Balloon launch at Botanica (our city gardens)
We are trying to raise awareness to elder abuse in our community and start a campaign to influence our legislators to make stricter laws regarding elder abuse. We decided to make this an annual week of awareness. We are trying to do something each day during the week. |
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Primary Contact: Bonnie Lynch
e-mail: bonnie.lynch@securities.state.ks.us
Telephone: 1-316-337-6289
Secondary Contact: Don Strong
e-mail: don@mhasck.org
Telephone: 1-316-685-1821, ext. 235 |
Detroit, Michigan
United States of America |
Elder Abuse Awareness
Sponsored by
Motivational Family & Friends Circle |
Motivational Family & Friends Circle
13011 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48235
United States
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Wednesday, June 11 thru
Saturday, June 21 |
Varies |
Motivational Family & Friends Circle will do community outreach and go into nursing homes and other health care facilities and educate the staff and family whom care for seniors about elder abuse, we will give hand out and dated material to individuals whom may know of a senior or would like to make senior aware of their rights.
Motivational Family & Friends Circle is a 501c3 nonprofit (small) organization that provides life skill workshops in various communities, to individuals whom are seeking to provide for themselves, we give them the necessary life skills they need, with referals.
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Organization e-mail: mffccircle@yahoo.com
Contact e-mail: successful@comcast.net
Telephone: 1-313 673 - 1338 |
Detroit, Michigan
USA |
Keeping Seniors Safe
In Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Sponsored by
The Wayne County Medical Society Foundation
and Citizens for Better Care |
Northwest Activity Center
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI 48235
USA |
Friday, June 20 |
11: 00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. |
This year there are participants from various organizations in the Metro-Detroit area that will be raising awareness of elder abuse by supporting and presenting on array of topics.
Supporting agencies and companies taking part in the event include keynote speakers Jacqueline Morrison, Associate Director at AARP, Karen Schrock CEO and President at Adult Well-Being Services, Betty Morrison YWCA Director of Community Care Connections,and workshop presenters Sarah Gleicher Adult Well-Being Services, Kenneth Coleman Chase Bank, Attorney John E. Casterline Elder Law Attorney, Rhonda Beauford Alzheimer s Association, Darnell Jones CVS Pharmacy, Brad Geller Assistant State Long-Term Care Ombudsman are also taking part to focus attention on this important issue.
Workshops:
Good Mental Health Prevents Elder Abuse
Protecting your Assets
Understanding Alzheimer's
How to dispose of your Medication
Guardianship and Advanced Directives |
Registration on going |
Website: www.cbcmi.org
Contact: Dakima Jackson
e-mail: djackson@cbcmi.org
Telephone: 1-313-832-6387 ext. 236 |
New York, New York
USA |
Third Annual Conference on Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse and the Family: Not a Private Matter
Sponsored by
(Coalition) JASA, Hebrew Home for the Aged
at Riverdale, New York City
Department for the Aging,
New York City Human Resources Administration,
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service,
Institute for Retired Professional at the New School |
New School for Social Research
66 West 12 Street
New York, New York 10011
USA |
Wednesday, June 18 |
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
Third Annual Conference on Elder Abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Keynote address by Dr. Evan Stark, entitled "Re-framing Abuse of the Elderly as Coercive Control: Moving the Agenda". Dr. Stark's recent book, "Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life" was named the 2007 Best Book in Sociology/Social Work by the Association of American Publishers. Conference is planned for social workers, lawyers, medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement, and other social service personnel. Workshops focus on engaging the victim, legal issues involving elder abuse and the extended family, the role of clergy and elder abuse, interviewing skills and family systems, money and asset management, the changing family structure and elder abuse (LGBT, grandparenting, and immigrant senior populations), and socialization as the antidote to isolation. |
June 11 deadline for RSVP to guarantee admission; $40 participants; $90 Attorneys with CLEs |
Contact: Olga Abramova
e-mail: oabramova@jasa.org
Telephone: 1-718-286-1521 |
Nashville, Tennessee
USA
WEAAD 2008 Report |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Rally
Sponsored by the
Tennessee Vulnerable Adult Coalition |
Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN
USA |
Friday, June 13 |
11 a.m. to
1 p.m |
Speakers addressing the issue of abuse of elders and vulnerable adults.
Booths from community organizations that provide assistance to vulnerable adults.
A cell phone drive, with permanent depositories at Tennessee's senior centers and a special drive for WEAAD, to provide financial assistance to the organizations and at the same time, provide cell phones to vulnerable adults in the state to enable them to call 911.
A billboard campaign promoting the day, will begin May 15 and run through June 15. We obtained sponsors for 21 boards to be placed throughout the state.
It will also promote Tennessee Vulnerable Adult Coalition's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/tvac2008. |
For a free booth at the rally,
RSVP to Janet.Lamb@state.tn.us
or 1-615-741-2056 |
Website: http://www.myspace.com/tvac2008
E-mail: tenntvac@gmail.com
Primary Contact: Janet Lamb
e-mail: Janet.Lamb@state.tn.us
Telephone: 1-615 741 2056
Secondary Contact: John Bender
e-mail: jbender@ethra.org |
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Bridgetown, Barbados
WEST INDIES |
NATIONAL AWARENESS RALLY
Sponsored by the
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE BOARD |
NATIONAL HEROES SQUARE
Bridgetown, Barbados
WEST INDIES |
Friday, 13 June |
9:00AM - 3:00PM |
Opening ceremony addressed by two government ministers, cultural presentations, craft and artifact display, drama and dancing by elderly persons, children and young persons signing of a solidarity register by members of the public. Memorabilia, information brochures and polo and tee shirts will be available. Radio and television programs will be aired and newspaper articles will be printed /distributed All churches will say special anti abuse prayers at their various services over the weekend 13th, 14th, 15th June 2008. The colour purple will be promoted for national use for that weekend |
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Contact the Director
e-mail: claytonaspringer@hotmail.com
Telephone: 246-436-7277 |
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