Breakfast on Elder Abuse - Thursday January 30, 2014

One in five Canadians know of a senior who might be experiencing some form of abuse. Seniors from all walks of life are vulnerable to elder abuse and it is happening in communities across Canada.Community Development Halton is sponsoring a breakfast workshop to raise awareness about elder abuse and engage residents in reducing elder abuse.Presenter: VINITHA NAIR, Senior Program Coordinator at SAVIS of Halton. Vinitha coordinates delivery of Senior Circles in Halton Region through collaborative and relationship building efforts, delivering presentations throughout Halton Region.Participants Key Learnings:1. To involve all members of society in efforts to reduce Elder abuse, not only seniors themselves but also networks and organizations serving seniors2. To raise awareness about Elder abuse through education and support to seniors at risk3. To prevent Elder abuse working from an anti-racist, and anti-oppression frameworkWHEN & WHERE?Thursday, January 30th, 20148:30 - 11:30 amCommunity Development Halton - Boardroom860 Harrington Court, Ste. 209, Burlington(Enter through door #3 located on the south side of the building)Cost:CDH Members - $20Non-Members - $25Payable with cheque (to Community Development Halton) or cash at the door.Registration is required due to limited seating.1. Online at www.cdhalton.ca/events2. Email: office3. Phone: (905) 632-1975Please register byTuesday, January 28th, 2014Please see attached flyer.Breakfast_Elder_Abuse_Program_Jan30.pdf