EAPO - Master Class: Reframing Aging & Abuse
2022-03-30 06:30 - 09:30 (America/Vancouver)
On March 30th Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is proud to hold the first of our two “Master Classes” that provide a unique opportunity to learn from specialists in the field of aging, through engaging and interactive discussions and activities.
The Master Class is tailored to bringing like-minded stakeholders from various disciplines and sectors together, to advance their skills and knowledge. By exploring the use of new evidence-based tools and innovative programs, participants will learn practical, actionable strategies to use when responding and intervening in instances of ageism and elder abuse.
Learn more.
Speakers:
Stephanie Lowrey-Willson, EdD, Founder and Learning Director, AGE ON
Author of “Age On Together: A Children’s Book on Ageism”
Through an intersectional lens, Stephanie works to eliminate ageism and educate the community. She trains the community and designs custom curricula and interventions for organizations to help with their diversity, equity, and inclusion training regarding older adults and ageism. Stephanie has a Masters in Urban Leadership from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Masters of Public Administration from Anna Maria College. In August 2021, she obtained her EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Age On was founded to help shape public conversation, advocate for change, raise awareness, educate the public and end ageism.

Gregor Sneddon, Executive Director, HelpAge Canada
Gregor has been with HelpAge Canada since 2019, just in time to lead Canada’s first pan-Canadian COVID-19 Emergency Relief response for older Canadians. HelpAge Canada funds community-based initiatives through its partnerships locally and abroad to improve the lives of older persons and their communities. HelpAge Canada develops innovative projects and leads network-wide collaborations designed to create a world for all persons to age with dignity. In Canada, HelpAge addresses social isolation and loneliness among low-income and marginalized older people through pan-Canadian digital literacy programming, age-friendly transportation initiatives, the Men’s Sheds movement and the Seniors Can! grant program. Gregor currently leads the HelpAge Canada international portfolio which includes a “Sponsor a Grandparent” program in six countries and currently spearheading a humanitarian intervention in Ukraine, Moldova and Poland along with ongoing humanitarian projects in Ethiopia. HelpAge is a founding member of HelpAge International a global network of more than 150 partners in over 85 countries. He is a proud Dad and husband and likes to cook with loud jazz or reggae music.
Learn more.

EAPO - Master Class: Engagement, Interventions and Promising Practices
2022-03-31 06:30 - 09:30
On March 31st, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is proud host our second ‘Master Class’, Engagement, Interventions and Promising Practices.
Register now and don’t miss this important learning opportunity to explore new programs and resources that can be adapted and implemented to address and respond to elder abuse in the community.
Experts speaker will share their knowledge and engage participants through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn more.
Speakers
Jenny Manchester, Communications Manager, UK Campaign to End Loneliness
The Campaign to End Loneliness believe that people of all ages need connections that matter. The Campaign to End Loneliness believes that nobody who wants company should be without it and they have been experts in the field of loneliness and connection since 2011, sharing research, evidence and knowledge with thousands of other organizations and the public to make a difference to older people’s lives. The Campaign’s Communications Manager, Jenny Manchester, has experience of managing communications for a wide variety of non-profit organizations including charities, local government, and policy think-tanks. She led the Press Office at the Equal Opportunities Commission and managed high-profile campaigns on gender inequalities. Since joining the Campaign, she has led the promotion of the Campaign’s work across its communications channels and is particularly interested in using communications to raise awareness of the impact and cost of chronic loneliness on society.

Lisa Brancaccio, Knowledge Broker for Age Friendly Communities
Lisa is a Knowledge Broker at the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health at Providence Care in Kingston, Ontario. In her role, Lisa facilitates the uptake of quality evidence through capacity building and tailored knowledge translation strategies that support healthy aging. Lisa’s main portfolio is the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach
Program where she supports a network of over 70 age-friendly communities and aligned stakeholders from across the province that are currently planning, implementing and/or evaluating their local age-friendly strategies. Through this work, Lisa and the Outreach Program Team apply a mixed-methods research approach to examine the environmental conditions, policy contexts and underlying socioeconomic characteristics that promote or impede healthy aging at local and provincial levels. Lisa is passionate about inclusivity, supporting marginalized populations, and promoting community action for health equity and healthy public policy. Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Queen’s University.
Dr. Jennifer Rayner, Social Prescribing Project Lead, Communications and
Stakeholder Relations with Alliance for Healthier Communities Dr. Jennifer Rayner is the Director of Research and Evaluation at the Alliance for Healthier Communities, a network of 100+ community-governed, comprehensive primary health care organizations advancing health equity in Ontario. She received her PhD of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western and completed post-doctoral training at Ryerson University. She is an adjunct Research Professor at in the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine and University of Toronto in Family Medicine and with the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. She has worked within the Community Health Centre sector for over 20 years and is interested in comprehensive primary health care, inter-professional teams and health equity.
Sarah Versteeg, MSc, Program Coordinator of Lonely No More
Sarah is the Program Coordinator of Lonely No More, Co-Developer of
Connectedness Coaching and Sole Proprietor of Southwest Analytics. She
regularly partners with rural communities and organizations to develop,
coordinate, evaluate and sustain community-based services, programs and
research projects to address unmet needs and advance local, regional and
national agendas. She also contributes to rural health research through her
position at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy.

Jim Closs, Age Safe Canada, National Director
Age Safe Canada’s mission is to help seniors age in place. Jim has spent thirty years in seniors’ care and housing, accessible design, safe patient handling and falls prevention. Throughout his career he has been at the leading edge of new product development, commercialization, and education. He has held leadership roles within large organizations and has worked directly with building and operational management, healthcare professionals and families. He is as comfortable around a board room table as he is at a client’s kitchen table.
Throughout these roles it was always the need to educate the clients first, understanding their immediate wants without compromising their future needs. His ability to collaborate and work between those developing and making products and the persons ultimately benefiting has led to numerous success stories. These benefactors include the end-users, caregivers, and healthcare administrators. Age Safe Canada is the culmination of a lifetime of experience.
Learn more.

Advance Care Planning Day
2022-04-16
Life happens… Be ready.
When life happens, your health can change in an instant.
But only 1 in 3 British Columbians have heard of Advance Care Planning – a process that can have a positive impact on outcomes, quality of life and satisfaction with care received.
BC Centre for Palliative Care is pleased to partner with community organizations to help promote Advance Care Planning! We’re here to help you promote conversations about wishes and values for future health care.
Start a campaign in your community!
Everything you need is at your fingertips to help your organization to encourage British Columbians to start talking about their values and wishes for future health care.
The ACPDay2022 page is a treasure trove of tools and ideas to help you lead a campaign in your community.

Key messages for and background information eblasts, newsletters, social media promotion
Digital banner to brand your campaign
Campaign posters ready for co-branding with your organization’s information
Ideas to get you started

New for 2022 – Widen your reach
While people 55 and older continue to be an important audience, be sure to include mid-life adults (35-54 years) too. This group is active with their own lives, while often also caring for children and, sometimes, parents.
Using the Life happens. Be ready. theme, 2022 is the year to appeal to this new demographic.
Use the series of social media memes created for the campaign across all of your social media platforms to grab the attention of people in your community.
You’ll also find multilingual resources on our campaign web page.
Reach Punjabi and Chinese speaking people in your community with social media tiles and posters.
Connect community members with online information and resources available in Punjabi, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

Volunteer Recognition Week
2022-04-17 - 2022-04-23
National Volunteer Recognition week is from April 17 to 23, 2022. Volunteers give their time in support of various causes and ask for nothing in return, in fact volunteers work tirelessly to help their community, city, and country.
Many older adults are in a position where they can give their time, skills, and energy to volunteering. Organizations must rethink and remove barriers that may result in enthusiastic volunteers with disabilities choosing not to volunteer.
Organizations can recognize volunteers by acknowledging their contributions with thank you events, dinners, teas, or BBQs.
Organizations should consider developing and implementing family volunteering opportunities as there is an increase in multi-generations living together and providing support for each other.

Provincial Learning Event - Future Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention
2022-04-19 10:30 - 12:00
Be sure to register for this upcoming event.
On March 24, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will launch Future Us, a roadmap to elder abuse prevention.
This community engagement strategy examines where we are now and where we need to go to strengthen prevention across the country. It provides clear goals and recommendations so that we can all participate at the individual, community, and government levels to build an integrated approach for elder abuse prevention across communities and across Canada.
In this presentation, Margaret MacPherson (Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children) will provide an overview of Future Us with ideas for how you can help in making large social change with concrete practical actions. Margaret is a Research Associate with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University in London Ontario. Margaret designs and develops curriculum and related materials on a number of initiatives including the Make It Our Business workplace domestic violence program and It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults. Margaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities.

National Day of Awareness and Action for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse kin
2022-05-05
Today is May 5, National Day of Awareness and Action for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse kin, also known as #RedDressDay.
Today we remember all of the lives and spirits of those who have been taken too soon, we lend our thoughts and prayers for the victims of colonialism, patriarchy and all of the oppressive forces, institutions and policies that have and continue to inflict a genocide on Indigenous peoples. Women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people have been most impacted and today, rather than reducing each sacred life that has gone missing or been murdered to a statistic, we do what we need to do to remember, to name the perpetrators of this ongoing gender-based violence, to honour their lives, to take care of ourselves, to march in solidarity, to organize, to be with loved ones, to keep striving for justice, equity and peace. We remember the families left searching for answers, closure and justice. We remember the strength of our ancestors, our families, and we uplift the young ones inheriting this ever-evolving world.

Provincial Learning Event - Plan with Seniors, Not for Them
2022-05-17 10:30 - 12:00
Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO BC): Plan with seniors, not for them.
Register now.
What is COSCO? You will learn about the roles COSCO plays in advancing the social and physical welfare of older adults in BC, including advocacy, education and campaigns, together with its charitable arm – the COSCO Health and Wellness Institute – which offers free workshops across the province. Elder abuse has been selected as one of three major priorities for COSCO in 2022. We are keen to explore with BC CRN how we can better work together to address this issue, which intersects with key priorities around long term care standards, integrated primary health care in our communities, safe and accessible housing for seniors and income security, free from frauds and scams, among others. Participants in the BC CRN Learning Event will become informed of COSCO goals, membership and communications tools, as well as how we reach out to diverse BC seniors with resource information about health and wellness. Come to share ideas and insights in the presentation by Barb Mikulec, 1st VP of COSCO BC. For more info see www.coscobc.ca
Barb Mikulec has dedicated her expertise to seniors advocacy issues, after a career teaching in Vancouver Schools. She is on the executive of the National Pensioners Federation and builds links with the national level of seniors’ concerns about economic security, affordable housing, and wellness projects. Locally, Barb serves on the Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors, as well as the provincial Board of the BC Retired Teachers Association. Her major commitment is to the COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute, Barb serves as President. The Institute offers free workshops which have had over 50,000 attendees since 2008. www.seniorshelpingseniors.ca

Intergenerational Day
2022-06-01
June 1st is Intergenerational Day!
View BC CRN’s intergenerational page for more information.

See Something, Say Something! Presentation
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:30
Register now for BC CRN’s See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program workshop – everyone is welcome!
The See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program (formerly known as the Gatekeeper program) is designed to help identify high-risk adults, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Everyone can play an important role in the community in keeping others safe, secure, and independent.
Who is this program for? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults:
• Bank personnel
• Meter readers
• Volunteers, caregivers, drivers
• Pharmacy personnel
• Post office workers, letter carriers
• Restaurant personnel, grocery store clerks
• Churches, social clubs
• INCLUDING YOU!
Please contact programs@bccrns.ca with any questions.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2022-06-15
Human rights don’t get old. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2022.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was developed and launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). Our Executive Director at that time, Alison Leaney, was invited to speak at the United Nations for the launch.
WEAAD activities are intended to bring greater recognition of abuse and neglect of older adults in British Columbia or wherever they live, and to highlight the need for prevention and community involvement in a response to the issue. We work to give abuse and neglect of seniors a relevance that will sustain and move prevention efforts forward throughout the year and for years to come.
Learn more about the activities and events community response networks have planned for WEAAD.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2022-06-21
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Please view BC CRN’s event page for more information.

It’s Not Right! Workshop
2022-07-05 12:00 - 13:00
It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Family for Older Adults Workshop
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively. True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills.
The agenda will include:
• Examples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.
• Discussions about ageism.
• Video scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.
• Skill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).
Come join us – everyone is welcome!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/53u64tsr
Or email programs@bccrns.ca

See Something, Say Something! Presentation
2022-08-02 12:00 - 13:30
See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults Presentation
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program (formerly known as the Gatekeeper program) is designed to help identify high-risk adults, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Everyone can play an important role in the community in keeping others safe, secure, and independent.
Who is this program for? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults:

Bank personnel
Meter readers
Volunteers, caregivers, drivers
Pharmacy personnel
Post office workers, letter carriers
Restaurant personnel, grocery store clerks
Churches, social clubs
INCLUDING YOU!

Come join us – everyone is welcome!
Register: https://tinyurl.com/53u64tsr
Or Email: Programs@BCCRNS.ca

See Something, Say Something! Presentation
2022-08-16 11:00 - 12:00
See Something, Say Something! Presentation on How to Support Older, Vulnerable, and At-Risk Adults
This presentation is geared towards those who have regular contact with the general public and with older, at-risk and vulnerable adult populations as part of their daily routines or work activities. The program provides information on what abuse or neglect can look like and how to get these people the support they need to remain safe and healthy members of our communities. This program also explains the ethical and legal implications of responding to adult abuse and neglect in BC.
Presented by the BC Association of Community Response Networks in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library.
This event will be hosted online via Zoom. To register, please email programs@bccrns.ca.

It's Not Right! Workshop
2022-09-06 12:00 - 13:00
It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Family for Older Adults
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively. True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills. The agenda will include:
• Examples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.
• Discussions about ageism.
• Video scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.
• Skill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).
Come join us – everyone is welcome! Register now or email programs@bccrns.ca.

Provincial Learning Event: Elder Abuse & Neglect Law in BC
2022-09-20 10:30 - 12:00
Registration is now open for this session.
Do you have a duty to respond to the abuse of a vulnerable adult?
How can you respond in a way that respects privacy, decision-making autonomy, and other rights?
In this presentation Krista will:

Explain the laws in British Columbia that are relevant to adult abuse and neglect responses
Identify some best practices for ethical responses
Share some helpful resources
Answer your questions about the law

(Photo: K. James, CCEL)
Krista James is the National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL), which conducts research, and develops reports and educational tools on legal and policy issues related to aging. The CCEL collaborates with community stakeholders and organizations to identify and address subjects that impact older people.
Krista is interested in how gender and other aspects of identity impact aging and encourages approaches to aging policy that recognize the citizenship rights of older people and reject systemic ageism.
Her work focuses on law and policy issues linked to aging, and human rights law. She graduated from UBC Law School in 1997 and was called to the BC Bar in 1998. Before joining the CCEL, she practiced labour law with a focus on human rights and disability issues. Over the years Krista has worked with women’s centres and various non-profit community organizations serving low-income people in BC. She has also worked as a legal advocate and a victim assistance worker.
View BC CRN’s events calendar. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or email us to receive notifications of upcoming webinars and to receive advance registration information.
Provincial Learning Events take place the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon (PDT). These webinars are always free of charge and everyone is welcome.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2022-09-30
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Wear orange
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, on her first day of school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.
Source: Government of Canada, 2021
Learn more on BC CRN’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation page.

National Seniors Day
2022-10-01
October 1 is National Seniors Day, an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate older adults. The intent of National Seniors Day is to showcase the contribution seniors make to Canadian society and the Canadian economy. The federal government acknowledges, “seniors contribute in many ways, including by sharing their experiences, expertise, and knowledge with other generations… The contribution of seniors is invaluable and ongoing.”
Sadly, many older adults are vulnerable to experiencing multiple forms of abuse. BC CRN’s intent in connecting to National Seniors Day is to bring awareness to abuse, neglect, and self-neglect among vulnerable seniors.
Showing your respect and gratitude to the older adults in your life is simple – here are a few ways to show them they are valued and appreciated:

Say “thank you”
Take a walk together
Cook a meal together
Treat them to a day out
Send a card to a senior you care about
Smile and just say “hi”
Post a message on the Seniors in Canada Facebook page

Show you care. Your local CRN can provide information and support to seniors.

Provincial Learning Event: End Ageism Now
2022-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
Register now.
Age is often understood as sufficient justification for treating people unequally and limiting their opportunities for meaningful contributions. Ageism, unlike other forms of discrimination, is socially accepted and usually unchallenged. 50% of the population hold biased attitudes towards older people. We must all be role models to change these attitudes.
Moving towards age equality requires a shift in terminology that shapes our understanding of age as a potential problem creating an impact on how older people are viewed. Adopting laws and policies prohibiting age discrimination is essential for moving forward.
This webinar will discuss the importance of “Ending Ageism” and some of the critical strategies to strengthen the rights of older persons, including the role we all must play to ensure that all people enjoy their human rights in their older age on an equal basis with others.
Speakers:
Margaret Gillis
Founding President – International Longevity Centre
Margaret Gillis is the founding President of the International Longevity Centre Canada, part of a global alliance of 16 Centers dedicated to the needs and rights of older people. An award-winning executive and innovative leader, Margaret played a key role in establishing the Age-friendly Community program in Canada and internationally, this program is now in over 900 Canadian communities and 26 countries worldwide. Other career highlights include a joint government-NGO project to protect seniors in disasters which was recognized with an individual award by Her Majesty the Queen.
Margaret has strong credentials regarding human rights, working with and speaking at the UN General Assembly on behalf of older people, as Chair of the National Advocacy Working Group at the Global Alliance on the Rights of Older People (GAROP) and at the Working Group on Mainstreaming Aging at the UNECE. With a background in health promotion, protection and programming for the aged, women and children, Margaret is committed to improving the rights of older people.

Ms. Frances Zainoeddin
Vice Chair – NGO Committee on Ageing
Ms. Frances Zainoeddin left Australia in 1970 to work at the United Nations, New York – initially in the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs – and ended her career, 31 years later, as Deputy Budget Director of the United Nations Programme Planning and Budget Division.
Upon retirement, Ms. Zainoeddin joined the NGO community in order to further promote the ideals of the United Nations, with a specific interest in gender and ageing issues. Her knowledge of the United Nations system, policies and procedures, has been particularly useful to NGOs that participate in deliberations in intergovernmental meetings.
Ms. Zainoeddin is currently Vice-Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing and is also a member of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women. She was a key participant in the establishment of the Stakeholder Group on Ageing in 2013, as part of the Major Groups and Other Stakeholders involved, as civil society participants, in sustainable development issues and was actively engaged in the United Nations intergovernmental negotiations leading up to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring inclusion of the concerns of older persons. She is the UN Focal Point in New York for the Stakeholder Group on Ageing.
Ms. Zainoeddin is also actively involved in issues concerning the rights of older persons, particularly in the context of efforts being made by the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing at the United Nations to elaborate a convention to protect and promote the rights of older persons.
Register now.

BC Crime Prevention Week
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-07
Nov. 1 – 7 is BC Crime Prevention Week. Seniors are safer when we reach out and show them, we care. Elder Abuse is a growing problem in Canada. Involved, caring communities keep all vulnerable adults safe.
Approximately 1 in 10 Canadians aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse although these statistics may not show the true picture as some adults do not report crime or abuse.
Everyday, citizens especially seniors are impacted by the effects of crime in our communities. Awareness is the best protection against crime. Many people may not realize the simple actions make a difference not only their own lives, but the lives of those in their communities. Power to instill change is found in the knowledge each of us hold. This creates a responsibility to do what we can in our communities to bring awareness to the issues impacting the sense of safety and well-being.
It must be noted that abuse can fall into 2 categories: criminal and non-criminal offences. Possible signs of abuse:

the onset of unexplained physical injuries, like bruising, sprains or broken bones
a change in financial status
abandoning / leaving a dependent elder alone for long periods of time
a sudden change in the elder’s appearance
bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, and unusual weight loss are indicators of possible neglect
belittling, threats, and other uses of power and control by spouses or those who should be in a position of trust are indicators of verbal or emotional abuse
frequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person

If you suspect an individual is the victim of abuse or a scam, talk to the individual or a local agency. Contact your local CRN for additional information.
Additional Resources:
Crime Prevention Focus
Crime Prevention Week Tips
Elder Abuse (Vancouver Police Department)

See Something, Say Something Workshop
2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program (formerly known as the Gatekeeper program) is designed to help identify high-risk adults, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Everyone can play an important role in the community in keeping others safe, secure, and independent. Who is this program for? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults:
• Bank personnel
• Meter readers
• Volunteers, caregivers, drivers
• Pharmacy personnel
• Post office workers, letter carriers
• Restaurant personnel, grocery store clerks
• Churches, social clubs
• INCLUDING YOU!
Come join us – everyone is welcome! Register now or email programs@bccrns.ca.

Provincial Learning Event - An Update on Seniors First BC’s Services
2022-11-15 10:30 - 12:00
Registration is now open for this session.
Seniors First BC (formerly BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support) is a non-profit charitable organization committed to protecting the legal rights of older adults, increasing access to justice for older adults, informing the public about elder abuse, and providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused.
In our final webinar for 2022, learn more about the latest updates to the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), Seniors First BC’s Public Education and Outreach webinars, new advance planning clinics, and current projects.
Marie-Noël Campbell is the Executive Director and Lawyer for Seniors First BC. Since December 2020, Marie-Noël has been honoured to serve older adults along with Seniors First BC’s dedicated team. She started her legal career at a non-profit organization in Vancouver where she launched and managed pro bono programs to represent low-income individuals appearing before various provincial tribunals. She was later appointed an adjudicator for one of them.
Register now.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2022-12-03
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on December 3rd. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been annually observed on December 3 around the world. Disabled adults must also be acknowledged for their strengths, and not just for their vulnerabilities.
An estimated 14% of the Canadian population lives with some form of disability. Disabilities become increasingly common with age, ranging from a low of 6.3% of those between the ages of 15 and 29 to a high of 45.7% among those aged 65 and over. Adults with disabilities may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Many disabled adults are lonely and isolated.
Past themes associated with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities include:

Dignity and Justice for all of us
Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities
E-Accessibility
The Future is Accessible
Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality

While Government support plays an important role, community members who care and reach out with assistance can make a big difference in the lives of persons living with disabilities.

It's Not Right! Workshop - Revelstoke
2022-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Revelstoke United Church
It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Family for Older Adults
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively. True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills. The agenda will include:
• Examples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.
• Discussions about ageism.
• Video scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.
• Skill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).
Come join us in-person in Revelstoke – everyone is welcome! Email revycrn@gmail.com for more information.

It's Not Right! Workshop - Virtual
2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively. True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills. The agenda will include:

Examples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.
Discussions about ageism.
Video scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.
Skill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).

Come join us – everyone is welcome! Register now or email us for more information.

It’s Not Right! Advanced Workshop - Advanced (Part 1)
2023-01-04 13:30 - 15:30
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop, which is aimed at providing in-depth learning opportunities about adult abuse and neglect. The workshop teaches people how to recognize warning signs of abuse of older adults and to respond safely and supportively. True to life scenarios are explored to facilitate discussion and to build skills.
Over the course of part 1 and part 2 of this workshop series, we will discuss:

Examples of the warning signs/risk factors of adult abuse and learning how to recognize them.
Discussions about ageism.
Video scenarios of situations of abuse and neglect.
Skill building opportunities (how to respond safely/supportively and how to have conversations about suspected abuse).

Come join us – everyone is welcome! Please email us to register.

It’s Not Right! Advanced Workshop - Advanced (Part 2)
2023-01-11 13:30 - 15:30

Provincial Learning Event: Essential Legal Planning Documents for BC
2023-01-17 10:30 - 12:00
Registration is now open for this session.

For the first Provincial Learning Event of the year, BC CRN welcomes presenter Joanne Taylor, Executive Director of Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry, who will be discussing an overview of legal planning documents available under BC legislation – which include Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills – and an introduction to the Nidus Registry service. There will also be an opportunity for participants to have their questions answered.

Joanne has led the education in BC on planning for the future (advance care planning) for over 30 years both as a volunteer and, since 2000, as Executive Director of the Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. Nidus is a non-profit, charitable organization. Joanne has helped thousands of people learn about, make, and register a Representation Agreement, a made-in-BC planning document.

Registration is now open for this session.

See Something, Say Something! Workshop
2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to join us for this dynamic workshop. The See Something, Say Something! Reducing Risk for Older Adults program (formerly known as the Gatekeeper program) is designed to help identify high-risk adults, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Everyone can play an important role in the community in keeping others safe, secure, and independent.
Who is this program for? Anyone who has contact with older or vulnerable adults:
• Bank personnel
• Meter readers
• Volunteers, caregivers, drivers
• Pharmacy personnel
• Post office workers, letter carriers
• Restaurant personnel, grocery store clerks
• Churches, social clubs
• INCLUDING YOU!
Register now or email programs@bccrns.ca.

Provincial Learning Event: Reporting Abuse and the Adult Guardianship Act
2023-02-21 10:30 - 12:00
Registration is now open for this webinar.
The Adult Guardianship Act is one of four acts that form BC’s adult guardianship legislation. Part 3 of the Adult Guardianship Act regarding support and assistance for abused and neglected adults is the part of the legislation most closely connected to the BC CRN.
In this presentation, participants can expect to receive an overview of the Adult Guardianship Act from the context of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Re:Act Adult Protection Program.
Amanda Brown, MSW, RSW is the Director of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Re:Act Adult Protection Program. She provides education, consultation, and systemic support to designated responders who investigate and intervene in situations of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect. She is the regional lead on issues related to the Adult Guardianship Act and her work includes partnering with community agencies to develop response protocols. She is a past Director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks, and she currently sits on many provincial committees and networks working to prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.
Elisse Tan, MSW, RSW, is a registered social worker, working with the Re:Act Adult Protection Program. She brings over fifteen years of experience in health care, working within hospital and community-based settings. Elisse’s work has spanned across various front line and leadership positions within Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health. In her current role, Elisse supports clinicians working as designated responders, by providing education and consultation about the use of the Adult Guardianship Act, as well as other relevant legislation related to adult protection. She also serves as secretary on the BC CRN Board of Directors.
Registration is now open for this webinar.
