Thriving Seniors: Elder Abuse–What is it and what can we do about it?
This presentation discusses abuse and neglect of older adults, types of abuse and indicators, risk factors, and strategies to deal with abuse including the importance of staying connected with others. Several resources are introduced that can assist older adults and concerned third parties in situations of elder abuse.
Presenter: LINDA YAUK started as a volunteer with Seniors First BC and joined their Public Education & Outreach team in 2023. She has a background in education, social work and gerontology, and is passionate about sharing information about issues impacting the safety and well-being of older adults. For more information about events at Seniors First BC, you can go to: https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/news-events/events/
For more details, registration, and the Zoom link, please contact Tamar Stein, Seniors Community Outreach Coordinator at 604-558-5709 or [email protected].