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PhD student Silvia Fraga Domínguez, from the Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London (UK), is conducting a study looking at the experiences of people who help older adults who have been victimised (whether family, friends, or others who help older people outside of a professional context). The objective of the study is to understand the barriers these individuals encounter and how older victims of abuse can be better supported.
This study has received ethical approval and is now looking for participants. While the study is based in the UK, participants from Canada and the US are welcome. Additional information is available here: www.supportexperiences.weebly.com and the study lead can be contacted at this email address: 
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IN-PERSON FOCUS GROUP
Housing Needs of Older 2SLGBTQ Adults
The Sharp Foundation, with the support of the Halifax Project, the Gender and Health Promotion Studies Unit, and Dalhousie University, is organizing a focus group in Calgary on November 13, 2019, at the University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape.
You may be eligible to participate if you can speak English or French, live in Canada, are 55 + and self-identify as 2SLGBTQ
For details and registration email:
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The following is part of our project “Increasing Access to Justice for Older Adult Victims of Sexual Assault: A Capacity Building Approach”, funded by the Justice Canada Victims Fund.Learn more about this project or consult the full list of resources
''Drawing on recommendations from a recent report released by the Australian Association of Gerontology, the report's co-author Catherine Barrett outlines strategies to enable service providers to better respond to and prevent the sexual abuse of women living with dementia and older women living with a partner with dementia.''
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Source: Australian Journal of Dementia Care Vol 8 No 5 October/November 2019
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS:
Under-reporting in Abuse of Older Adults in the Prairie Provinces
Are you an older adult who has experienced some kind of abuse – serious harm, disrespect or assault/abuse? We need your views and thoughts on this important issue.
Your participation will include an interview (about 1 hour long) answering questions on this topic. 
If you are interested in participating in this study, please call our confidential voice mail at: 204-474-7181.
You may email us at:
Principal Investigator: Kerstin Roger (University of Manitoba)
Funded by PrairieAction Foundation
Community Partner: A & Opportunity: Support Services for Older Adults
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By Pam Burns, Seniors Advocate/Outreach Supervisor, St Aidan's Society
In a young and typically family-focused community such as Fort McMurray, our older adult population is easily overlooked. Many children here are growing up without their grandparents, so exposure to those who are aging is sometimes very limited and many people don't understand what it is like to age.
St. Aidan's Society is a local non-profit that provides senior outreach services and works through an age-friendly lens. Part of this work is to bring awareness to aging and the importance of understanding and recognizing the value of those who have lived experience; those who are part of the community and have contributed in so many ways. St. Aidan's Society wanted to create this message and was fortunate enough to find a local company, Neville Video Productions, who shared our passion. It was through their willingness to partner with us at a very affordable rate that allowed us to make this video. Our other partners on this project were an amazing group of local older adults who assisted us with "How do you see aging?".
We hope that it will bring awareness to all age groups, older adults included, that aging is not a problem. We encourage everyone to reshape their views on aging. "
About St Aidan's Society:
Website: St Aidan's Society
Facebook:@staidanssociety
Twitter:@staidansfm
