Council on Aging
230 Brock Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 1S4
(613) 542-1336


 


PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE FOR A DECADE

THE ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES (EAPS)

A standing committee of the Council on Aging, the EAPS volunteers will

·     Provide confidential support to seniors, caregivers, businesses,
and service providers

·         Help when a senior is at risk of financial, physical or emotional abuse,
or if abuse has already commenced

·                  Be available to train your staff or volunteers to identify instances where abuse may be present, and to take appropriate action

SENSITIVE AND EXPERIENCED – Our trained Peer Support workers will inform a senior of his/her rights and offer the correct information to allow the senior to make informed choices for their safety.

PART OF A CARING NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS - !6 professionals from the community are also available to

·         Confer on difficult to resolve cases

·         Provide creative options for prevention and intervention

 Call 613 542-1336

24- hr helpline 1-866-299-1011


We would like to thank The Kinsmen and The United Way for their assistance in helping us to create our public education materials.  Please call us if you would like a free workshop on Elder Abuse/Ageism Prevention.


Elder Abuse Prevention initiatives from the Council on Aging include

2009- Free workshop on renovation fraud, Presentations to Retirement Homes and Staff

2009 – Presentation and assistance organizing the Ontario-wide conference, March Forth Against Elder Abuse, attended by 85 health and community workers and members of the public. Speakers include Judith Wahl, Constable Cathy Griffin, and Arlene Groh.

2007- Began a partnership with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Centre at Kingston General Hospital to reflect seniors in statistical data

2005- Pioneered the Train the Trainer Manual for Elder Abuse Prevention Peer Volunteers, now shared by volunteers and organizations across the province.

2002– Incorporated Elder Abuse Services as a Standing Committee of the Council on Aging

 

  
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