Elder Abuse Forum in Dundas- October 17, 2013

Information posted October 9, 2013

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ST.JOSEPH’S VILLA FAMILY COUNCIL
56 Governor’s Road, Dundas, Ontario

Invites YOU to its 3rd Annual Forum

“Recognizing Elder Abuse”

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable

Thursday, October 17,2013
9:30 a.m, – 4:00 p.m.

ORDER OF EVENTS

9.00 – 9.30am        Registration

9:30 – 9:40 a.m.     Welcome and introductory remarks

9:40 – 10:10 a.m.   Mary Burnett, CEO Alzheimer’s Society of Hamilton
”The Many Faces of Dementia” ~Questions from the audience to follow

10:25 – 10:55 a.m.  Maureen Etkin, Regional Consultant Ontario Network for  the Prevention of Elder Abuse, “Types of Abuse” ~Questions from the audience to follow

11:10 – 11:45            Constable Vaughan Chisholm, Hamilton Regional Police: “Crimes   Against Seniors” ~Questions from the audience to follow

12:00 – 1:15             LUNCH

1:15 – 1:45                 Tamara Johnson, Project Manager BSO LHIN 4
“Behavioural Supports Ontario” ~Questions from the audience to follow

2:00 ~2:30               Catherine Richards, Cause For Concern
“Ontario Ombudsman” – Questions from the audience to follow

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.     Wrap Up

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.     Open Questions

Cost: $25.00 includes all materials and lunch. Please click this link Elder Abuse Forum (1)to see the flyer announcing this event and to see the registration information.