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| Ottawa, Ontario CANADA |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
n/a | 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 |
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| Melbourne Victoria AUSTRALIA |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| HONG KONG | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Carnival 2008 Sponsored by Hong Kong Daily News |
Shatin New Territories HONG KONG |
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. |
n/a | 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 |
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. |
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 |
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| Kollam District Collectorate INDIA |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Sponsored by Pain & Palliative Care Turst, Kollam |
District Collectorate Kollam. Pin. 691012 Kerala S. India |
Sunday, 15 June | 9AM to 6PM |
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. |
n/a | Primary Contact: Dr. Praveen G Pai e-mail: praveengpai@gmail.com Telephone: +91 - 9961193492 Secondary Contact: N M Pillai Telephone: +91 - 9446293571 |
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| 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 |
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. |
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 |
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. | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Wellington and nationwide NEW ZEALAND |
Age Concern New Zealand nationwide events Programme Sponsored by: Age Concern New Zealand |
Wellington and nationwide Far North to the Bluff New Zealand |
Friday 13 June thru Tuesday 17 June |
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 |
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| 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. |
n/a | 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 | n/a | 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 |
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| Southern California USA |
WEAAD Link Added to Website of Academy for Professional Excellence http://theacademy.sdsu.edu |
Southern California USA |
May and ongoing | Website: theacademy.sdsu.edu Contact: Lori Delagrammatikas e-mail: ldelagra@projects.sdsu.edu Telephone: 909-213-6059 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
n/a | Website: www.naplesshelter.org Contact: Vickijo Letchworth, Elder Abuse Advocate e-mail: vletchworth@naplesshelter.org Telephone: 1-239-775-3862 #242 |
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| Savannah, Georgia USA |
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 |
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| 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 |
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. |
n/a | 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 |
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| 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 |
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. |
n/a | Organization e-mail: mffccircle@yahoo.com Contact e-mail: successful@comcast.net Telephone: 1-313 673 - 1338 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | Contact the Director e-mail: claytonaspringer@hotmail.com Telephone: 246-436-7277 |
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