History of the Day
In 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) developed and launched World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th. The theme “My World, Your World, Our World-Free of Elder Abuse” was created to stress the need for people from across the world to come together to understand what elder abuse is and how it can be prevented.
On this day, communities across Manitoba held various types of events to increase awareness of the issue. Included amongst these events was the Provincial World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event held at the legislative building where the Minister responsible for Seniors officially proclaimed June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Manitoba. Also during this event, the Minister announced an expansion to the Provincial Elder Abuse Strategy which included:
- Support for the development of the Manitoba Network for the Prevention of Abuse of Older Adults, who’s mission is to act as a central point of contact for provincial efforts and to support community prevention initiatives;
- The development of safe accommodations for older adults leaving abusive relationships;
- Support for the Peer Helping Program and the development of a Manitoba Peer Support Line for Older Adults which provides peer outreach and support to older adults affected by elder abuse and/or addictions issues; and
Since 2006, communities across Manitoba have continued to recognize this day through planning various activities.
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Planning an Event
Since 2005, Manitoba has been a leader in Canada in recognizing World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day. June 15th, 2010 will mark the fifth year that communities across Manitoba have recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
This year, we are encouraging individuals, communities and organizations to let us know what they are doing to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Our goal is to have 100 groups across Manitoba participating on June 15, 2010. Although the possibilities are endless this may include a presentation, an intergenerational event, wearing purple ribbons representing elder abuse or having a coffee break with discussion information about elder abuse. Resources to help in your planning
towards recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be provided once you have registered your event. An enclosed poster/registration form for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is attached to this letter. For more information on resources, events and elder abuse services, please visit; www.ageopportunity.mb.ca.
If you have any questions, would like information/assistance with planning an event
in your community, please contact Janelle Curtis, Elder Abuse Consultant, Seniors and Healthy Aging at 945-8036 or 1-888-896-7183. For more information on planning an event in health care facilities or abuse in these settings, please contact the Protection for Persons in Care Office at 788-6366 or 1-866-440-6366.
Please remember that raising awareness on the abuse of older adults is everyone’s responsibility. Look for opportunities in your community to bring this issue forward and ensure that older adults know where to get help.
Additional resources for planning for WEAAD coming soon!
Register an Event
By registering your event, you will receive a certificate of appreciation recognizing your contribution towards the day. You will also receive additional resource material
to help in your planning efforts. Some examples may include; fact sheets, purple ribbons, etc. To have your event advertised, please visit the Manitoba Network for
the Prevention of Abuse of Older Adults website, www.olderadultabuse.mb.ca.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Fact Sheets
In support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers responsible for Seniors produced kits that contain information on the abuse of older adults. This year, a Working Group is creating a financial literacy project to provide 8 plain language fact sheets on financial planning and protection from financial abuse to older adults. These financial fact sheets were distributed on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2010.
The intention of these fact sheets is to use them as educational resources at WEAAD events. For copies of the fact sheets, please contact the Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat at 204-945-1884 or 1-888- 896-7183.
Fact Sheet 1:
What is the Origin of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? (pdf)
Fact Sheet 2:
What is Abuse of Older Adults? (pdf)
Fact Sheet 3:
Types of Abuse and Neglect (pdf)
Fact Sheet 4:
Abuse of Older Adults: Signs and Effects (pdf)
Fact Sheet 5:
Why Does Abuse Happen in Later Life? (pdf)
Fact Sheet 6:
Abuse can happen to people of any age… and help is available (pdf)
Fact Sheet 7:
Provincial and Territorial Contact Numbers and Key National Resources in Canada (pdf)
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Financial Planning & Protection Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet 1:
Financial Planning (pdf)
Fact Sheet 2:
Income and Benefits from Government Programs (pdf)
Fact Sheet 3:
Managing and
Protecting
their Assets (pdf)
Fact Sheet 4:
Planning for Possible Loss of Independence (pdf)
Fact Sheet 5:
Planning for their Future Housing Needs (pdf)
Fact Sheet 6:
Having a Will
and Making
Funeral Plans (pdf)
Fact Sheet 7:
Financial Abuse (pdf)
Fact Sheet 8:
Frauds and Scams (pdf) |
