Aging Well Series: Healthy Communications

Description:

Healthy Communications

Communication is the first building block of any healthy relationship. As we age, our roles, responsibilities and health may change, all of which may become difficult issues to discuss with our families. This presentation provides effective ways of communicating, and grounding techniques to help improve communication in relationships to make sure older adult’s wishes are clearly made known and needs are met. We will discuss tips on staying safe, assertiveness, and resources for support when older adults are not being heard.

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario in partnership with Toronto Council on Aging's Community Circle Program invites will provide helpful information to support seniors.

Upcoming Aging Well Series, please register for events separately:

Thursday, September 29th 3:00PM-4:00PM (EST): Introduction to Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention

Financial Abuse- 2 Part Series:

Thursday, October 20th 2022, 3:00PM - 4:00PM (EST) Financial Abuse Overview/POA (Part 1)

Thursday, November 17th, 2022, 3:00PM - 4:00PM (EST) Frauds and Scams (Part 2)

Thursday, December 8th, 3:00PM - 4:00PM (EST) Healthy Communications

Presenter:

Mary Shkoury, Prevention Consultant

Biography:

Mary has been working in Health and Wellness sectors for the last 15 years with a Focus on Seniors Health and Safety. She Graduated from York University with a Specialized Honors BA in Sociology and completed her studies in Gerontology through Queens University.

Her passion and commitment to caring for Canadian Seniors rights has lead her to her role with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, where her mission is to see our province continue to be a safe place for our seniors to live, be heard and be free from Elder Abuse.

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario:

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario is a provincial, charitable, non-profit organization focused on supporting the implementation of The Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse and has been doing so since 2002.

The framework of the Strategy focuses on service coordination, building local capacity of front-line workers, caregivers, and community networks, by providing public education and training of professionals/service providers and families of seniors, to raise awareness around elder abuse issues.

Website: www.eapon.ca

Community Circle Program:

TCA's Community Circle’s program seeks to engage Toronto’s diverse older adult communities and reduce social isolation during COVID-19. We intend to collaborate with local communities and host virtual webinars, in areas such as arts and culture, recreation, health and fitness and social services. We hope to create a virtual experience which provides a sense of belongingness that is safe, healthy and fun. The program is funded by way of a grant from the Resilient Communities Fund through Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Toronto Council on Aging Website:

www.torontocouncilonaging.com