What is AEAAN?
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Network is a network of Albertans dedicated to increasing awareness and supporting a community response to elder abuse. Canada’s fastest growing population is over the age of 65 and rapidly becoming vulnerable to abuse that can rob them of their well-being, dignity and, horrifyingly, their lives. AEAAN is:
     ●  a province-wide network of professionals
     ●  represented by communities across Alberta
     ●  promoting the well-being of older adults 		●  working to increasing community awareness
●  developing resources to address elder abuse
●  strengthening the right to safety, respect and dignity
If you are experiencing abuse or neglect, or if you suspect that an older adult is being harmed or mistreated, there is help available. AEAAN in your community can connect you with services such as:
● counseling and support
● alternate living services
● financial assistance
AEAAN is comprised of representatives of communities across Alberta.

Choose a community to get help or find out more about what is available near you.

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February 2010 Elder Abuse E-Bulletin
The Public Health Agency of Canada recently released the February 2010 Elder Abuse E-Bulletin.

This edition of the Elder Abuse E-Bulletin focuses on elder abuse screening and assessment. The abuse and neglect of older adults is a serious and prevalent problem that is often not readily identified by service providers, community or family members. This e-bulletin provides an overview of screening and assessment issues and highlights new research and tools that aim to increase elder abuse detection, intervention and prevention.

Also included in the Bulletin are New Developments and Promising Approaches; Updates from Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments; a Resource Corner; Key Dates and Events; and current Research.

The Elder Abuse E-Bulletin can be viewed online at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ea-ma/EB/eb-Feb-2010-eng.php or email ncfv-cnivf@phac-aspc.gc.ca for assistance.

The next Elder Abuse E-bulletin in June 2010 will focus on using social media in elder abuse prevention.

The Elder Abuse E-bulletin is a quarterly e-newsletter for those interested in addressing and preventing the abuse of older adults in Canada. It is produced by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), as part of its role under the Government of Canadas Federal Elder Abuse Initiative (FEAI).

For more information on the Government of Canada’s elder abuse initiatives, visit seniors.gc.ca or call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232). For people using a teletypewriter device (TTY), call 1-800-926-9105.



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