World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
In addition, WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Most communities in British Columbia will be hosting local events to support
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day so join in, wear purple andsay….. It’s Not Right! on June 15th – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Together we are helping with the following 4 FREE Elder Abuse Awareness events in the Greater Victoria area. Programs are called “It’s Not Right”! Come join us & learn what YOU can do to help stop Elder Abuse in your community!
Date: Wednesday, June 15 Registration deadline: June 10th
(1) James Bay Community Project @ 547 Michigan St., Victoria BC 10:00am – 11:30am
To Register: 250-384-0408 or email info@familycaregiversbc.ca
(2) Yakimovich Wellness Centre @ 1454 Hillside Ave., Victoria BC 1:30pm – 3:00pm
To Register: 250-370-564 or email WellnessCentreRegistration@viha,ca
(3) SHOAL Seniors Centre @ 10030 Resthaven Dr, Sidney BC 1:30pm – 3:00pm
To Register: 250 656-5537 or email ahudson@beaconcs.ca
(4) Monterey Rec. Centre @ 1442 Monterey Ave, Oak Bay 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To Register: 250-370-7300 or email mfd001@oakbay.ca
Questions or Comments? Happy to hear them! info@familycaregiversbc.ca
toll free 1.877.520.3267 Victoria office: 250.384.0408
Family Caregivers of BC, #6 – 3318 Oak St. Victoria, BC V8X 1R1
www.familycaregiversbc.ca
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