In 2006, June 15th was declared World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for the first time.
The co-ordinator with the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council, Penny Byer,
tells us how elders and seniors can be harmed.
“There is financial and that is probably the easiest to spot. There is physical abuse and emotional abuse; it’s not uncommon for elders to be told that they’re useless. There is neglect; that’s not making contact with the senior, not making sure they are okay or that they have everything they need. Then there is depravation which means that they are not allowed out of the house, not given proper food or not given their medications and things like that.”
Join the Resource Council tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm for an event at the Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre.
There will be speakers, skits written and performed by RD Parker drama students, gifts and draws.
To increase your awareness and understanding of elder abuse, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.
