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SUMMARY:More Inclusive Care for LGBTQ2+ Seniors
DESCRIPTION:This session is targeted towards is managers\, administrators and key staff of LTC\, AL and supported independent living. \nPresented by: Nicole Tremblay\, MSW\, MPA \nWhat will be covered: \n• Lived experiences of LGBTQ2+ seniors\n• Terminology used to refer to the range of people in LGBTQ2+ communities\n• Opportunities for reflection on assumptions and stereotypes related to LGBTQ2+ communities\n• What organizations and individuals can do to provide more inclusive and affirming care for LGBTQ2+ seniors \nRegister now.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/more-inclusive-care-for-lgbtq2-seniors-2
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T103000
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SUMMARY:Provincial Learning Event - Legal Framework and Guiding Principles for Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Our provincial learning events are always virtual\, so it’s safe to still participate in them during the pandemic. \nFebruary 16\, 2021: Elder Abuse and Neglect: Legal Framework and Guiding Principles for Best Practice in BC presented by Krista James\, National Director\, Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) \nIn this session Krista will identify key BC laws relevant to elder abuse response and share 12 guiding principles for best practice. \nThe session will cover adult guardianship\, family violence legislation\, care facility requirements\, and criminal law. \nKrista James is a lawyer and National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL). She represents the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch on the BC Council to Reduce Elder Abuse\, sits on the Seniors First BC Board\, and is a member of the BC Adult Abuse and Neglect Prevention Collaborative. Krista’s work at the CCEL explores legal and policy issues related to aging\, including legal research\, policy analysis\, and public legal education. In her 13 years at the CCEL\, she has written on topics such as abuse and neglect of older adults\, mental capacity\, health care consent\, discrimination\, and caregiving policy. She has a particular interest in how aging\, gender and other aspects of identity intersect to impact experience. Before joining the CCEL\, Krista worked as an advocate and a victim assistance worker. You can find most of her writing at www.bcli.org/ccel and on Twitter at @KristaElan. \nProvincial Learning Events are free webinars that take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Everyone is welcome. \nIf you’re interested in participating\, please sign up for the session by registering online now. \nFollow us on Facebook or Twitter\, or email us to receive notifications of upcoming webinars and to receive advance registration information. \n 
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/provincial-learning-event-legal-framework-and-guiding-principles-for-best-practice
CATEGORIES:Provincial Learning,Featured
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SUMMARY:Gatekeeper: Assisting older and vulnerable adults in being safe\, secure\, and independent: A community responsibility.
DESCRIPTION:Assisting older and vulnerable adults in being safe\, secure\, and independent: \nA community responsibility.\nThe Gatekeeper Program is designed to help citizens identify high-risk people\, particularly those who live alone and who may be isolated. Gatekeepers can play an important role in the community in keeping our citizens safe\, secure\, and independent. \nWho are Gatekeepers? Anyone who has contact with our elderly – YOU! \n\nBank personnel\nMeter readers\nVolunteers\, caregivers\, drivers\nPharmacy personnel\nNeighbours/friends\nPost office workers\, letter carriers\nRestaurant personnel\nGrocery store clerks\nChurches\, social clubs\n\nCome Join Us and Learn\nDate: February 18\, 2021\nTime: 2 PM\nWhere: Zoom Virtual Platform – Register now! \nFor more information on the Gatekeeper Program\, please contact your local Community Response Network (CRN) coordinator or call your East Kootenay BC CRN Mentor at 204-793-0347.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/6424
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T143000
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SUMMARY:It's Not Right! Community Presentation
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Right! Community Presentation\, hosted by the West End Seniors’ Network. \nAdult abuse is a serious problem in Canada. Neighbours\, friends\, and family members are first to see warning signs\, but often don’t know what to do about it. \nIt’s Not Right! is a presentation intended to educate and engage all Canadians on the issue of older adult abuse and neglect. After this presentation\, you will: \n• Recognize warning signs and risk factors of adult abuse and neglect. \n• Learn small\, practical steps that add up\, and make a difference in a life\, and in the community where you live! \nLet’s work together to create a community where everyone feels safe\, respected\, valued\, and supported. \nRegister now!
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/its-not-right-community-presentation
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T130000
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SUMMARY:Elder & Senior Abuse Prevention Workshop - Vancouver Indigenous CRN
DESCRIPTION:Elder & Senior Abuse Prevention Workshop hosted by the Vancouver Indigenous Community Response Network. \nIndigenous and Metis Elders and Seniors are invited to join us online to share and discuss.  We will talk about ageism\, the signs & risk factors of adult abuse and keeping each other safe. \nSign up online or email PAFNWworkshops@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://bccrns.ca/event/elder-senior-abuse-prevention-workshop
CATEGORIES:Featured
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