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If you or someone you know is at immediate risk or harm call 911
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Taking Action Against Elder Abuse

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Workshop Overview

Our Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Workshops examine the issue of elder abuse in Alberta and outline the various ways in which front line staff may respond to suspected cases of abuse. We will clarify the expectations of front line staff and discuss approaches that have been found to be useful in recognizing and responding to potential and on-going situations of abuse.

We will also acknowledge in-depth the complexities surrounding elder abuse, and outline approaches to risk assessment, in order to ensure consistent, effective, and professional responses to specific incidents of abuse.

TAAEA will cover six units:

  • The Unique Nature of Elder Abuse
  • Recognizing Elder Abuse
  • Referring Victims of Elder Abuse
  • Responding to Incidents of Elder Abuse
  • Reconnecting with Victims of Elder Abuse
  • Self Care

Workshop Outcomes

  • Define and distinguish elder abuse from other forms of abuse; identify risk factors; and utilize sound methods for responding to and referring cases of abuse and suspected abuse
  • Apply the R4 Response Model in intervening in cases of elder abuse
  • Consider cultural complexities and diverse communities. Identify and apply protective laws and policies
  • Describe resources and community responses
  • Develop long-term actions to follow up with survivors of elder abuse
  • Identify and manage work related stress factors associated with sensitive nature of elder abuse and develop self care and other strategies to reduce their effects

Upcoming Training Sessions

In-Person, Two-Day Workshop - Edmonton
September 24 - 25, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
15 Sir Winston Churchill Square, 3rd Floor Roy Dolgoy Room
Registration deadline: September 18, 2024
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In-Person, Two-Day Workshop - Calgary
October 22 - 23, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Location TBD
Registration deadline: October 16, 2024
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Virtual, One-Day Workshop
November 20, 2024 | 8:30am - 4:00pm | Zoom
Registration deadline: November 13th, 2024
Learn more

To register, please email ann.aeaac@outlook.com

It's Not Right: Neighbours Friends and Families for Older Adults (INR-NFF)

Its Not Right

It’s Not Right – Neighbours Friends and Families for Older Adults is designed to educate and engage bystanders everywhere. The original It's Not Right project originated in Ontario and included a national training for elder abuse leaders and experts so that they were prepared to hold presentations in their own regions and communities.

Across Alberta, there are Community Presenters offering 1 – 2 hour presentations with an emphasis on teaching neighbours, friends and family members of seniors who may be experiencing abuse to recognize the warning signs and become aware of steps to help. Scenarios taken from life, with a range of possible responses, are included in the presentation to support the learning objectives.

The Train the Trainer workshop is an opportunity to develop Trainers across our Province to train new presenters for INR-NFF.

AEAAC INR Presentation Poster INFO

It’s Not Right Trainers

Its Not Right

If you are interested in a Train the Trainer in your area, please contact one of the Trainers below.

Calgary Area
Sam Wong
Team Lead
The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association
Phone: 403-269-6122
Email: sam.wong@cceca.ca

Hinton and Area
Charlene Sitar
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator
(RMH Project Community Animator)
Phone: 780-223-8009
Email: csitar@hinton.ca

Red Deer Area
Sheryl Krill
Phone: 403-352-4102
Email: sh.krill@gmail.com

Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock
Irene Fitzsimmons
Phone: 780-689-8560
Email: irene.fitzsimmons@hfalberta.com

Medicine Hat & Area
Colleen Lewis
Special Project Coordinator
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council
Phone: 403-857-8202
Email: AEAAC2020@gmail.com

Edmonton
Pat Power
Email: ageofpower3@gmail.com

For more information on INR: NFF, visit their official website at: http://itsnotright.ca/

If you are a Trainer for INR: NFF in Alberta and would like your contact information added to this list, please contact info@albertaelderabuse.ca with your details.

It’s Not Right Presenters

Its Not Right

If you are interested in holding a workshop in your area, please contact one of the presenters listed below. If there is not a presenter listed in your area, please email info@albertaelderabuse.ca to let us know.

Hinton and Area
Charlene Sitar
Regional Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator
(RMH Project Community Animator)
Phone: 780-223-8009
Email: csitar@hinton.ca

Red Deer Area
Sheryl Krill
Phone: 403-352-4102
Email: sh.krill@gmail.com

Sylvia Yoder,
Executive Director, Hope Resource Centre
Family Violence Advocacy and Support
Intervention, Prevention and Education
Office: 780-349-6111
Cell: 780-305-4802
www.hoperesourcecentre.net

Fort McMurray
Pam Burns, BSW, RSW
St. Aidan’s Society, Seniors Advocate/Outreach Supervisor
b: 780-743-4370, ext 2
c: 780-215-8028
email: pamb@staidanssociety.ca

Athabasca, Barrhead and Westlock
Irene Fitzsimmons
Phone: 780-689-8560
Email: irene.fitzsimmons@hfalberta.com

Medicine Hat & Area
Colleen Lewis
Special Project Coordinator
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council
Phone: 403-857-8202
Email: AEAAC2020@gmail.com

Edmonton
Pat Power
Email: ageofpower3@gmail.com

Calgary
Kit Sum O'Reilly
Team Lead, The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association
Phone: 825-561-6122
Office: 403-269-6122
Email: sum.oreilly@cceca.ca

Okotoks
Sherri Mullen
Family Resource Centre Specialist, Town of Okotoks/Okotoks Family Resource Centre
Phone: 587-432-5181
Office: 403-995-2626
Email: smullen@okotoks.ca

For more information on INR: NFF, visit their official website at: http://itsnotright.ca/

If you are a Presenter for INR: NFF in Alberta and would like your contact information added to this list, please contact info@albertaelderabuse.ca with your details.

Alberta Seniors and Housing

Thank you to Alberta Seniors and Housing for their ongoing support as a Funder and Partner

Our Values

Our belief is that no one organization has a broad enough scope to address the complex issue of elder abuse in its entirety. A truly effective community response involves many stakeholders working in collaboration.

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