World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 by the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization of the United Nations. Since its inception, communities around the world recognize WEAAD as an opportunity to raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons, by sharing information about the facts of elder abuse, the rights of older persons and promote resources and services to support senior’s safety and well-being in their communities.
All are welcome to join the Elder Abuse Prevention Council in collaboration with The City of Cambridge for a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event on:
Friday, June 14th, 2024
9:15am – 12:00pm
Langs at 1145 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON
EAPC information booth: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Details:
09:15am-09:30am
Arrival
09:30am-10:00am
Opening remarks, introductions of dignitaries and speakers
10:05am-10:25am
Kim Cusimano
Age-Friendly Coordinator, City of Cambridge
“What is an Age-Friendly Community? How can seniors stay active, live safely, be healthy and stay involved and included.”
10:35am-10:55am
Detective Gerry Gajkowski, Detective Julann Sawdon, Kim Hill
Waterloo Regional Police Service – Senior Support Team
“What is Elder Abuse, Police Response and Prevention?”
11:05am-11:25am
Keynote Speaker
Lucas Barbosa
GGFI Law LLP
“Power of Attorney Explained and Challenges of Joint Tenancy to Property.”
11:30am-11:40am
OPEN Q&A
11:40am-11:55am
Cindy Rossignoli
Community Support Connections
BREAKOUT FITNESS – LOW IMPACT FITNESS ACTIVITY
11:55am-12:00pm
Closing Remarks
