June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). On this day, we acknowledge and recognize elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. 

Everyone is encouraged to wear purple on June 15 to show support for WEAAD. In addition to wearing purple, Leduc County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is recognizing WEAAD in the following three ways:

1. Canada Revenue Agency workshop

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• Join Leduc County FCSS for a one-hour workshop presented by Canada Revenue Agency.
  • The workshop takes place on on June 15 at 2 p.m.
  • It is a free presentation that will be held virtually through a secure video meeting platform.
  • Participation requires internet access by computer, laptop or smart phone.
  • Open to residents of Leduc County, Calmar, Thorsby and Warburg. Registration is limited.
  • Register by June 12 by calling 780-955-4554.

2. Elder abuse awareness workshop

• Join Leduc County FCSS for a one-hour telephone session presented in partnership with Seniors Centre Without Walls.
  • The workshop takes place on June 17 at 3 p.m. You do not need to pre-register.
  • To join the workshop, call 1-855-703-8985 at 2:45 p.m.
  • You will hear an automated voice with the following message: “Welcome to Zoom. Please enter your meeting ID number followed by #.” Please enter 225 573 6467#.
  • The next message will be the following: “Please enter the participant ID or press the # key to continue.” Please just press the # key. You will be asked to state your name and press the pound key (#). Please state your first name only.

3. Plant a seed for change

• This year, we will plant wildflowers to symbolize the connection between older adults and our planet.
• On June 15, take a picture of yourself planting your wildflower seeds and upload your picture to social media with the hashtags #UprootAbuse #LeducCounty for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
• Pick up your wildflower seeds at one of the following locations between June 11 and 15:

New Sarepta

1. New Sarepta Market: 5012 Centre Ave. | 780-941-3882

Nisku

1. Flying J: 302 20 Ave. | 780-955-3535
2. Petro Canada: 208 19 Ave. | 780-979-0388

Calmar

1. Co-op Gas Bar: 4613 50 Ave. | 780-985-4584
2. Calmar Pharmacy Ltd.: 5002 50 Ave. | 780-985-3121

Thorsby

1. Kollbrook Esso: 4809 52 St. | 780-789-3919
2. Petro Canada: 4918 52 St. | 780-789-3984

Warburg

1. Warburg Family Drug Store: 5020 51 St. | 780-848-2270
2. Warburg Village Market: 5220 50 Ave. | 780-848-7704

For more information, contact Carla at 780-955-4554.