WHEN
September 18, 2024
From 10 AM to 11 AM (Pacific time) /
From 1PM to 2 PM (Eastern)
ABOUT
In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Porter and Dallas Murphy, join CNPEA and EAPO in defining internalized ageism, by providing examples and explaining potential consequences of this form of ageism. They will share information about a program developed at the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba called ‘Reimagine Aging’.
The program was created to counter internalized ageism (or self-ageism) in older people. The webinar will include: a fuller description of the research findings from the program, as well as other aspects of the program offerings, including future directions.
PRESENTERS
Dr. Michelle Porter, PhD, Director, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Dr. Porter’s BPHE (Laurentian University), MSc (Community Health, University of Toronto) and PhD (Kinesiology, UWO) were followed by a multi-site MRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Boston and Scandinavia. She has been with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba since 1998. Dr. Porter is also the Director of the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba, a position she has held since 2015.
The research she has done over her career has been varied widely, including topics such as neuromuscular physiology, physical activity, as well as driving and aging. Her current aging-related work spans ageism, age-friendly environments, and mobility and aging. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.
Dr. Porter is a leader in the age-friendly university movement, and has been instrumental in age-friendly university initiatives at the University of Manitoba, which was Canada’s first age-friendly university. She has held executive positions with provincial and national organizations, including the Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS) in Manitoba and Active Aging Canada.
Dallas Murphy, Student in the clinical psychology program and a research assistant for the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba.
Dallas Murphy is a student in the clinical psychology program and a research assistant for the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. He recently completed the requirements of his master’s degree, and is currently beginning the doctoral program at the University of Manitoba pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology. His research interests include internalized ageism, program development, older adult mental health, and mental health interventions.
WHEN
Wednesday, September 25
10 AM Pacific time / 1 PM Eastern
REGISTER HERE
ABOUT
Join CNPEA and EAPO for a webinar that sheds light on why older adults do not seek help in cases of abuse through demonstrating three levels of barriers: individual, interpersonal, and systemic that impede on disclosures.
Based on research interviews with older adults with lived experience of abuse and service providers working directly with older adults in Alberta, the presenters will provide a case study and highlight the key themes that emerged from their study:
- Barriers to disclosure and reporting of abuse;
- Facilitators to disclosure and reporting; and
- Key tensions between service providers’ and older adults’ perceptions of the disclosure and reporting process.
They will also provide recommendations and action steps to increase awareness, promote disclosure, and improve services for older adults experiencing abuse.
PRESENTERS
Christine A. Walsh
Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Christine A. Walsh is a professor at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. In her community-based, action-oriented, and arts-informed research, she partners with community-based agencies to understand the lives of individuals who are impacted by interpersonal violence, poverty, housing insecurity and homelessness, and social isolation/exclusion. Her research centres the voices of marginalized populations, including older adults experiencing violence.
Kerstin Roger, Phd
Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba
Kerstin Roger, PhD. (Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba). Social science research focuses on the family, caregiving, aging and end of life; global health and wellness across the lifespan, including abuse of older adults; and chronicity and interface with health care systems.
WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE EVENT - Click here
Presentation by Dr Saskia Sivananthan - Click here to download the slides
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
From 9:30 AM to 11 AM PST /
From 12:30 PM to 2 PM EST
Join the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and our partners: Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, CanAge, theBritish Columbia Association of Community Response Networks , the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council, Prevent Elder Abuse Manitoba,FARFO, RPMAFO, and SeniorsNL for a special online event, June 12 at 12:30 PM Eastern.
We have invited a panel of experts, advocates and concerned people like you, to engage in an inspiring discussion about how we, as a country, can shift the mindset on aging: leave ageism behind, recognize the value of older people, and promote their rights.
We all have a role to play in preventing ageism and violence against older people. No matter where you live in Canada, you can be part of this shared journey to create a safe and supportive society.
Sign up now for our national online eventto secure your spot for this important day and share widely with your networks!
Sign language interpretation (ASL and LSQ) and French interpretation will be available for this event.
CONFERENCE RECORDINGS:
- Opening Remarks by Margaret MacPherson and Session 1: Why do we need shelters for older people and how to do it right?with Tamara Stremble and Mary Kargas (Atira Women's Resource Society)
WATCH - Session 2: A Look at Alberta
with Michele Markham (Sage Seniors Association) and Joanne Blinco (Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council)
WATCH - Session 3: Panel Discussion - A Canadian Snapshot of Safe Spaces
with
- Mohamed Abdallah, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Connections for Seniors, Kavanagh House
- Mari-Anne Godlonton, Elder Abuse Shelter Manager, Unison at Kerby Centre
- Karlee Grant, Senior Program Manager, Victoria Women's Transition House
- Lisa Manuel, Director, Clinical Services, Family Service Toronto
- Tiffaney Pass, Social Work Team Lead, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
WATCH
- Session 4: Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity - Building Safe, Welcoming, Equitable Spaces
with Dr. Rose Joudi, Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA), Aging & Ethnic Diversity Consultant, Carya, and Dr. Brittany Jakubiec PhD, Director of Research, Egale Canada
+ Closing Remarks by Margaret MacPherson
WATCH
INFOGRAPHIC
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Resources List:
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Key Learnings
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ABOUT:
As the Canadian population ages and rates of family violence and gender-based violence continue to rise, increasing the number of emergency shelters, transition houses, and other emergency accommodations for older people is becoming a pressing issue.
CNPEA, and partners Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and CREVAWC hosted a free, national online symposium focused on sheltering options for older victims of elder abuse, family violence, and gender-based violence. Safe Havens: Emergency Shelter Solutions for Older People in Canada was held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2024 thanks to funding from the Department of Justice Canada.
The event aimed to:
- raise awareness of existing sheltering options for older adults who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect;
- highlight the stark gaps in shelter services for older adults across the country and the importance of including older victims in efforts to address the emergency shelter crisis in Canada;
- illustrate the role that support and response services, can play in assisting older victims by being trained to detect ageism and understand seniors’ needs better;
- Examine best practices to provide safe, respectful, trauma -and violence- informed services and appropriate support.
This recorded event features guest speakers from several emergency shelters and transition houses for older persons, as well as other experts and stakeholders in the elder abuse and GBV sectors. Learn more about shelter options for older adults and how to increase collaboration and inclusivity to enhance support services for older people.
This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of Justice Canada for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.
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WATCH THE RECORDING
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
NEW!
Read the toolkit Seniors Leading Change to help you in your work of organizing and developing a local elder abuse prevention network at https://futureus.cnpea.ca/ (on the homepage and under the Resources Tab). It is available in English and French.
- Learn about Local Elder Abuse Networks in Ontario: https://eapon.ca/local-networks/
- Learn about the British Columbia Communiyt Response Networks www.bccrns.ca
- Find other elder abuse services and supports in Canada:https://cnpea.ca/en/what-is-elder-abuse/get-help
ABOUT
This spring, CNPEA is launching the toolkit Seniors Leading Change to support the development of a stronger elder abuse prevention network infrastructure across Canada. During this session, participants will get a first look at the toolkit and how to use it and will be introduced to the key tenets of Future Us.This toolkit is part of CNPEA’s Future Us initiative, a national strategy on elder abuse prevention that sets out 3 goals to guide actions across the country:
- Prioritize elder abuse in every community.
- Establish and support elder abuse prevention networks at local, regional and national levels.
- Teach everyone to recognize warning signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond safely and effectively and where to refer in the community to find help.
Find out how you can take action and support elder abuse prevention in your community!
PRESENTER
Margaret MacPherson
Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children
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.
Sherry Baker
Sherry Baker and Associates
In 2010, Sherry became the Executive Director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks. She was successful in getting full funding from the Province of BC in 2012 to do elder abuse awareness and prevention in BC. By 2024 the BC CRN has grown to provide support for a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect in almost 90 community networks working in over 250 communities in BC. There were about 25 professionals on contract working towards a shared vision to make this happen. In 2024, Sherry left the BC CRN and set up a consulting business to support leaders who are dedicated to “making a difference” through the creation of a purpose driven learning organization. Sherry has been a member of Rotary International since 1992. She has been awarded 4 Paul Harris Fellowships.
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