Event focus on abuse of seniors
By DAVE FLAHERTY, LINDSAY POST REPORTER
17 September 2008
LINDSAY -The Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Elder Abuse Prevention Network is looking to spread the word when it comes to elder abuse.
It will be holding a one-day educational event, "Let's Get Talking: Breaking the Silence of Elder Abuse" on October 16 at the Oliver's Nest Golf and Country Club. The keynote speaker will be professor Robert Solomon of the faculty of law at the University of Western Ontario.
"I've had heard him speak before, he speaks on the topic of consent for seniors," said Karen Anderson of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes. "He made it interesting and informative, he has a little bit of humour. He's a great speaker."
The full-day event has limited seating, Anderson estimates around 70 spots, and the cost of $25 includes lunch.
"It will give people an opportunity to discuss elder abuse," said Anderson. "We assume spaces will go very quickly."
All the speakers for the day will focus on different issues surrounding elder abuse, including; consent and capacity to consent, RBC's role in the fight against elder abuse, the Conspiracy of Silence -when we don't speak up about elder abuse, and a speaker from the OPP's senior assistance team.
Anyone interested in attending this education session can contact Anderson at 324-7323 ex. 502 or by e-mail at KAnderson@community-care. on.ca.
"Contact me ASAP, so I can e-mail out a registration form," advised Anderson.
SOURCE: Lindsay Daily Post
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