SENIORS' SAFETYAND SECURITY BADGE NEW FOR LOCAL GIRL GUIDES
Posted By Joyce Cassin - Cobourg Police
The Northumberland Elder Abuse Response Network is undertaking a new initiative in Ontario with Girl Guides and Pathfinders of Northumberland County - “Seniors Safety and Security Badge”.
On Monday, March 3., the Cobourg Guides will participate in an interactive learning session to teach youth that they can play a role in helping older people stay safe. This will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 200 King Street West in Cobourg, starting at 6:30 p.m.
The Network has partnered with the Girl Guides and local police services to host this intergenerational program on ageism and elder abuse and other issues of seniors’ safety. Jessica Clarke, Manager of Campbellford Memorial Multicare Lodge said that based on the success of this program in Manitoba, they decided to deliver this program locally.
"The badge project is a wonderful opportunity to heighten awareness among youth of the issue and fosters concern for the safety and well-being of older people," said
Constable Terry Stanley, Cobourg Police and member of the Network.
Teaching youth they can play a role in helping older people stay safe and giving them the opportunity to explore their own attitudes toward aging develops an increased respect for seniors," says Jessica Clarke. "The Girl Guides who completed the required criteria for the program will be presented with their new ‘Safety & Security Badge’, making them the third group of Guides to receive these honours in Ontario."
SOURCE: northumberlandtoday
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What a fantastic initiative! Intergeneration programs that work towards elder abuse awareness and anti-ageism, should be incorporated in education of the younger generation. The youth of today should be steered away from the "ME" culture. They are intelligent and should see that it is a basic human right issue for seniors to expect a life in safety and dignity. Surely, the youth of today can figure out that that is what they would want for themselves or for their loved ones.
Furthermore, many seniors are still able to contribute to their community, by way of volunteer work or just baby-sitting for family members. Their wealth of knowledge and experience should be seen as a positive contribution.
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