Where
YORK REGIONAL POLICE, COMMUNITY SAFETY VILLAGE3291 Stouffville Rd
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Driving Directions
Contact
Raeann Rideout
Elder Abuse Ontario
705-876-1122 ext 327
centraleast@elderabuseontario.com
RESPECT AND HEALING: BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OLDER ADULTS
Join Elder Abuse Ontario and the Prevention of Elder Abuse Committee of York Region for an educational day that promises to provide excellent knowledge sharing sessions and networking opportunities.
The conference theme focuses on respect and healing to create healthy relationships. Sessions will focus on key issues pertaining to mental health and dementia related to vulnerability/elder abuse, including discussions on intersectoral collaborations to create community based interventions and programs between health and justice partners. Keynote speaker, Kelly Brownbill, Indigenous Educator, will provide a presentation on Indigenous Perspectives on Elders and Aging.
Features include: a Showcase of Community Services and Program, BBQ Lunch in the Pavilion, Tour of Safety Village and a Yoga Wellness Session.
We hope you will be able to join us!
Conference Sessions
Indigenous Perspectives on Elders and Aging
Kelly Brownbill, Indigenous Educator
The Elderly in the Criminal Justice System: Addressing the Concerns
Joslyn Gaston, Mental Health Court Coordinator Canadian Mental Health Association, Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Branch
Armin Sethi, Crown Attorney, Ministry of Attorney General
Loneliness and Isolation Contributing to Declining Health
As One Ages!
Carol Rose-Kudelka, Parish Nurse
An Innovative Approach to Senior's Mental Health
Denise Waligora B.S Training and Delivery Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Safe Pathways: Supporting Individuals with Dementia in the Justice System
Audrey Devitt, Waterloo-Wellington Specialized Geriatric Services Implementation Lead, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo, Wellington; St Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
Intersections and Collaborations of Health and Justice Services:
Roles in Responding to the Needs of Older Adults
- Victim Services of York Region, Rebecca Sheluk, Crisis Intervention Counsellor
- Alzheimer Society of York Region, Andea Ubell, Director, Programs and Client Services
- Southlake Regional Health Centre, Annie Hayward, GEM Nurse
- York Regional Police Services, Constable Amanda Bitter - Senior Safety Officer
- LOFT Community Services,Suzanne Saulnier, Director of Behavioural Support Services