YOU Power Presentation (Elder Abuse Awareness)

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YOU Power Presentation (Elder Abuse Awareness)

Learn how little things YOU do can make a BIG difference to change attitudes and behaviours to stop abuse of older adults.

By Portage College Public Legal Education

When and where

Date and time

Tue, Jun 6, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile eTicket

Join us for a dynamic presentation and virtually meet others who care about the wellbeing of older adults. Presentation teaches bystanders of all ages the warning signs of mistreatment and abuse of older adults and what YOU can do.

At this presentation, we will focus on Healthy Relationships which will help us:

  • Identify Rights of the older person
  • Recognize the warning signs and risk factors of mistreatment and abuse
  • Recognize the role ageism plays in abuse
  • Recognize the impact of abusive behaviour
  • Respond safely and supportively / how to have a conversation about suspected abuse
  • Identify supportive resources

Offered in partnership with the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council in honour of Seniors Week.

About the organizer

Educating Albertans on the law and legal system since 2001!​  since 2001!​