WHEN
March 20, 2025
From 10 AM to 11 AM Pacific /
From 1:00 to 2:00 PM Eastern
ESL Interpretation provided
REGISTER HERE
Details coming soon!
PRESENTER
Stephanie Senecal
Senior Support Unit Coordinator, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Ontario Provincial Police
WHEN
Wednesday, February 26
10 AM to 11 AM Pacific /
1 PM to 2 PM Eastern
ASL interpretation available
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ABOUT
To mark Pink Shirt Day, CNPEA and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario are hosting a special webinar on bullying prevention among older people. EAPO is partnering with the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, and the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf as they undertake a Senior’s Anti-Bullying Implementation & Evaluation Project to better understand senior to senior bullying in Ontario, and support the development of best practices and strategies.
Join this webinar to hear the “lessons” learned so far during the implementation and evaluation of the Senior’s Anti-bullying Project and what initiatives are coming up in the project’s future. An overview of the Solutions: Everybody’s Business Senior to Senior Anti-Bullying Toolkit will be provided, and presenters will address the toolkit is being used in community settings, as well as updates and additions being made based on engagement and input from seniors.Learn more here.
PRESENTERS
Liza Franses, Project Manager, Sheridan Centre for Elder Research
Liza (Leeza) Franses is an older adult advocate that has worked with diverse older adult communities in Toronto & the GTA. Her background ranges from working with older adults in long-term care to adult day programs, managing a multicultural Seniors Active Living Centre, to currently working as the Project Manager of the Senior’s Anti-Bullying Project.
Dr. Kirsten Madsen, Project Director Seniors' Anti-Bullying Project, Sheridan College
Dr. Kirsten Madsen is a faculty member at Sheridan College. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Sheffield in England. Specifically, her graduate work was with the Sheffield University anti-bullying project. Since then she went on to assess what anti-bullying strategies were being implemented by schools across England.
Niki Golnabi, Facilitator, Seniors' Anti-Bullying Project, Sheridan College
Niki is an Iranian-Canadian student studying Early Childhood Education at Sheridan College. She is currently a facilitator with the Seniors’ Anti-bullying Project, as well as a student educator at a childcare centre in Oakville. Niki started her studies in the Animation program at Sheridan, but later became interested in being actively involved in building strong and diverse communities, by directly learning from the people in them. She is drawn to projects that are focused on implementing creative ideas, and believes secure connections are a core necessity at any age in life.
When:
January 28 and 29, 2025
From 9 AM to 12:30 Pacific /
From 12 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern
Free
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Designed for Elder Abuse Prevention professionals.
Despite growing awareness around the identification, prevention, and response to older adult mistreatment, abuse and neglect, significant barriers remain when addressing these issues through an ethnocultural lens. Existing resources often take a one-size-fits-all approach, overlooking the intersectionality of ethnicity, language, and culture that shapes the experiences of diverse older adults and their communities.
This presentation explores the role of cultural compassion in effectively addressing older adult mistreatment, focusing on the unique needs and challenges faced by ethnocultural communities. This workshop goes beyond foundational knowledge to explore nuanced cultural perspectives on aging, respect, and family roles.
Participants will learn strategies for fostering empathy, understanding cultural indicators of mistreatment, and tailoring interventions that honour each individual’s cultural identity.
Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Rose Joudi (Ph.D. Psych.) is an aging and ethnic diversity researcher, consultant, and international speaker on elder abuse and ageism. She was the Research Lead on an ethnocultural elder abuse awareness project with Carya (Calgary, AB), and is currently the Project Manager for The Way In Network (TWIN) at Carya. Dr. Joudi also teaches at Mount Royal University (Calgary, Canada) on the Psychology of Aging. Dr. Joudi contributes valuable insights to the field through her background in academia and research. She also collaborates with stakeholders to address the unique needs of older adults in diverse populations. Committed to enhancing the quality of life of older adults, she actively promotes educational strategies and facilitates training sessions that include elder abuse awareness, ageism, trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and compassion when working with diverse populations. Dr. Joudi also believes in empowering professionals to adopt inclusive strategies and supporting organisations in their person-centred and directed approach to care. Dr. Joudi is a current board member of both the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) and the Alberta Council on Aging (ACA). Dr Joudi also serves as an advisor for the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services in Alberta, Canada, and is a past board director for the Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA).
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When:
January 14 and 15, 2025
From 9 AM to 12:30 Pacific / From 12 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern
Free
Register here
This workshop is designed for people working in seniors' services.
Despite growing awareness around the identification, prevention, and response to older adult mistreatment, abuse and neglect, significant barriers remain when addressing these issues through an ethnocultural lens. Existing resources often take a one-size-fits- all approach, overlooking the intersectionality of ethnicity, language, and culture that shapes the experiences of diverse older adults and their communities.
In this session, we explore the complexities of older adult mistreatment through an ethnocultural lens, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding in identifying, preventing, and responding to mistreatment. Attendees will gain insight into how cultural beliefs and values shape perceptions of aging and family dynamics, influencing both risks and protective factors.
This workshop is designed for organisations that are relatively new to this critical issue, equipping participants with foundational knowledge and practical steps to support culturally sensitive prevention and intervention efforts within diverse communities.
Workshop facilitator
Dr. Rose Joudi (Ph.D. Psych.) is an aging and ethnic diversity researcher, consultant, and international speaker on elder abuse and ageism. She was the Research Lead on an ethnocultural elder abuse awareness project with Carya (Calgary, AB), and is currently the Project Manager for The Way In Network (TWIN) at Carya. Dr. Joudi also teaches at Mount Royal University (Calgary, Canada) on the Psychology of Aging. Dr. Joudi contributes valuable insights to the field through her background in academia and research. She also collaborates with stakeholders to address the unique needs of older adults in diverse populations. Committed to enhancing the quality of life of older adults, she actively promotes educational strategies and facilitates training sessions that include elder abuse awareness, ageism, trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and compassion when working with diverse populations. Dr. Joudi also believes in empowering professionals to adopt inclusive strategies and supporting organisations in their person-centred and directed approach to care. Dr. Joudi is a current board member of both the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) and the Alberta Council on Aging (ACA). Dr Joudi also serves as an advisor for the Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services in Alberta, Canada, and is a past board director for the Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA).
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Connected Canadians ChatGPT Handout
About Connected Canadians - Three easy ways to sign up for a session or get more info:
- Toll-free: 1-877-304-5813
- Email:
- Website: www.connectedcanadians.ca/one-on-ones
ABOUT
Join CNPEA and EAPO for this upcoming educational webinar with Connected Canadians, who will provide older Canadians with the basic knowledge and skills for how to use AI tools.
Learn what ChatGPT is, how you can use it, and how to ask questions all while keeping your information private and understanding how reliable ChatGPT’s answers are. Plus, see AI tools for translating text, playing games, and getting recipe ideas.
ASL interpreters provided for this webinar.
Connected Canadians is Canada’s leading digital inclusion and technology education charity, dedicated to enhancing digital literacy among older adults. They have developed a human-centered approach to helping seniors and older adults from diverse backgrounds – including immigrant, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities–become confident in using technology.They have trained over 450 technology mentors who work side-by-side, both virtually and in-person where possible to tackle older Canadians’ technology objectives and goals.
Common requests from their clients include:
- Setting up and using email (including how to send photos)
- How to video chat (e.g., FaceTime, Skype, Zoom)
- Facebook/YouTube basics
- Navigating websites/managing browser settings
- Questions around Cyber Security and safety online and much more!
SPEAKERS
Janice Greenberg
Janice supports workshop development at Connected Canadians, offering both in-person and online workshops focused on digital literacy. With extensive experience, she previously served as Program Director of Early Childhood Education Services at The Hanen Centre, where she developed programs, resources, and workshops to train speech-language pathologists and educators in supporting young children’s language and literacy skills effectively.
Phill Gratton
Outside of his volunteering role as workshop instructor at Connected Canadians, Phil is an associate faculty member at the Canada School of Public Service's Digital Academy, with a mission to help public servants and their leadership gain the knowledge, skills and mindsets required to flourish in the digital age.
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