BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/Edmonton X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Edmonton BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260922T110000 DTSTAMP:20260908T190625Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-camrose/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Camrose DESCRIPTION:Location: Camrose United Church 4829 50 St\, Camrose\, AB T4V 1 P6\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with pract ical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and under stand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You wi ll learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and make y our healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also co vers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking t o plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this sessio n will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you a lways remain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Camrose - United Church\, 4829 50 St\, Camrose\, T4V 1P6\, AB\, Ca nada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4829 50 St\, Camrose\, T4V 1P6\, AB\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Camrose - United Church:geo:0 ,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T214309Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-high-river/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - High River DESCRIPTION:Location: CES Building (High River Ag Grounds) 40B 64137 Hwy 54 3 E\, High River\, AB\, T1V 1X8\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, ret ain their dignity\, and understand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one -hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to ha ndle your finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decisi on-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents. \n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this session will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own life deci sions. LOCATION:High River - CES Building (High River Ag Grounds)\, 40B 64137 Hwy 543 E\, High River\, Alberta\, T1V 1X8\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40B 64137 Hwy 543 E\, High River\, Alberta\, T1V 1X8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=High River - CES Building (High River Ag Grounds):geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T035847Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/virtual-lunch-learn-cyber-smar t-protecting-yourself-from-online-scams-and-fraud/ SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cyber Smart: Protecting Yourself from Online Scams and Fraud DESCRIPTION:Date: October 6\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MT)\nFor mat: Virtual (Zoom)\nHosted by: Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEA AC)\n\nLearn how to recognize common cyber threats\, protect your personal information\, and stay safe online with confidence.\n\nJoin the Alberta E lder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for an engaging Lunch &\; Learn on cyber security\, online safe ty\, and fraud prevention\, presented by Cpl. Sean Milne\, Alberta Provinc ial Financial Crime Team\, K Division Forfeiture Gatekeeper\, RCMP.\n\nTec hnology helps us stay connected to family\, services\, information\, and o ur communities. However\, scammers continue to find new ways to target peo ple online. In this practical and informative session\, Cpl. Milne will sh are insights on current fraud trends\, common scams affecting older adults \, and simple strategies to protect personal and financial information.\n\ nWhether you are an older adult\, caregiver\, family member\, volunteer\, service provider\, or community member\, this session will provide valuabl e tools to help you navigate the digital world safely and confidently.\n\n About the Speaker\n\nCpl. Sean Milne serves with the RCMP's Alberta Provin cial Financial Crime Team and is the K Division Forfeiture Gatekeeper. Dra wing on his experience in financial crime\, fraud prevention\, and communi ty education\, he will provide practical guidance on recognizing scams\, p rotecting personal information\, and responding to emerging online threats .\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will :\n\n Recognize common cyber threats and scams affecting older adults\, i ncluding phishing\, impersonation\, investment\, romance\, and grandparent scams.\n Learn practical strategies to protect personal information and finances through safe online practices and fraud prevention techniques.\n Identify trusted resources and reporting options available to individuals who have experienced or suspect fraud.\n\nRegister here: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/YHDi4LDIQgyaecAByVj96A#/registration LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YHDi4LDIQgyaecAByVj96A#/r egistration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T225252Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-hinton/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Hinton DESCRIPTION:Location: Tom Peterson Room at the Hinton Library at 803 Switze r Drive\, Hinton\, AB\, T7V 1Z8\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, ret ain their dignity\, and understand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one -hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to ha ndle your finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decisi on-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents. \n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this session will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own life deci sions. LOCATION:Hinton - Tom Peterson Room at the Hinton Library\, 803 Switzer Dri ve\, Hinton\, Alberta\, T7V 1Z8\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=803 Switzer Drive\, Hinton\ , Alberta\, T7V 1Z8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hinton - Tom Peter son Room at the Hinton Library:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T225631Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/taking-action-against-elder-ab use-training-2/ SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Training - Fort McMurray DESCRIPTION:Location: Fort McMurray\nSt. Aidan's Society\n1 C.A. Knight Way \,\nFort McMurray\nRed Roll Centre at SMS Building.\nOur office is located on the second floor. There is an elevator at the end of the hallway and a set of stairs to access our office. LOCATION:Fort McMurray - Red Roll Centre at SMS Building\, Red Roll Centre at SMS Building\, 1 C. A. Knight Wy\, Fort McMurray\, T9H 5E9\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Roll Centre at SMS Buil ding\, 1 C. A. Knight Wy\, Fort McMurray\, T9H 5E9\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS =100;X-TITLE=Fort McMurray - Red Roll Centre at SMS Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T230049Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/taking-action-against-elder-ab use-training-fort-mcmurray-10-09/ SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Training - Fort McMurray DESCRIPTION:Location: Fort McMurray\nSt. Aidan's Society\n1 C.A. Knight Way \,\nFort McMurray\nRed Roll Centre at SMS Building.\nOur office is located on the second floor. There is an elevator at the end of the hallway and a set of stairs to access our office. LOCATION:Fort McMurray - Red Roll Centre at SMS Building\, Red Roll Centre at SMS Building\, 1 C. A. Knight Wy\, Fort McMurray\, T9H 5E9\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Roll Centre at SMS Buil ding\, 1 C. A. Knight Wy\, Fort McMurray\, T9H 5E9\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS =100;X-TITLE=Fort McMurray - Red Roll Centre at SMS Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260914T194917Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-sundre/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Sundre DESCRIPTION:Location: Mountain View Seniors Supportive Living -North Entran ce. 749 6 St SW\, Sundre\, AB T0M 1X0\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop pr ovides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices \, retain their dignity\, and understand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn th is one-hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever ne ed the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your docu ments.\n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporti ng an older loved one\, this session will give you the tools\, confidence\ , and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own lif e decisions. LOCATION:Sundre - Mountain View Seniors Supportive Living - North Entrance \, 749 6th ST SW\, Sundre\, Alberta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=749 6th ST SW\, Sundre\, Al berta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sundre - Mountain Vie w Seniors Supportive Living - North Entrance:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260919T055723Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-leduc/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Leduc DESCRIPTION:Location:Leduc County Business and Entrepreneur Centre: 606 18 Ave\, Nisku\, AB T9E 7V8\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides commun ity members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain the ir dignity\, and understand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour s ession\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life an d your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to handle yo ur finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever need the suppor t. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-make r\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhe ther you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older l oved one\, this session will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace o f mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Leduc - County Business and Entrepreneur Centre\, 606 18 Ave\, Ni sku\, AB\, T9E 7V8\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=606 18 Ave\, Nisku\, AB\, T 9E 7V8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Leduc - County Business and En trepreneur Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260919T054152Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-tofield/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Tofield DESCRIPTION:Location: Tofield Arena Meeting Room at 4748 53rd Avenue\, Tofi eld.\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with pra ctical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and und erstand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will loo k at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how an d when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this sess ion will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Tofield - Arena Meeting Room\, 4748 53 Ave\, Tofield\, AB\, T0B 0 B2\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4748 53 Ave\, Tofield\, AB\ , T0B 0B2\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tofield - Arena Meeting Roo m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260918T173248Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-sylvan-lake- 2/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Sylvan Lake DESCRIPTION:Location: Nexsource Centre Seniors Room 4823 49 Ave\, Sylvan La ke\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with pract ical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and under stand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. You wi ll learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and make y our healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also co vers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking t o plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this sessio n will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you a lways remain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Sylvan Lake - Nexsource Centre\, 4823 49 Ave\, Sylvan Lake\, Alber ta\, T4S 1C5\, Alberta\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4823 49 Ave\, Sylvan Lake\, Alberta\, T4S 1C5\, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sylvan La ke - Nexsource Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260912T033414Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-cochrane/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Cochrane DESCRIPTION:Location: Seniors on the Bow -800 Griffin Rd E\, Cochrane\, AB T4C 0N8\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and understand their rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how planning for the future protects your life and your choices. Y ou will learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and m ake your healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session al so covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are look ing to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this s ession will give you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Cochrane - Seniors on the Bow\, 800 Griffin Rd E\, Cochrane\, AB\, T4C 2B8\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=800 Griffin Rd E\, Cochrane \, AB\, T4C 2B8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cochrane - Seniors on the Bow:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260919T053241Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-lloydminster / SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Lloydminster DESCRIPTION:Location: 5101 46 St\, Lloydminster\, AB T9V 0C6\n\nThe Power o f Attorney workshop provides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and understand their right s in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how planning f or the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to c hoose the right people to handle your finances and make your healthcare de cisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right t o remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can upda te or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this session will give you t he tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in c ontrol of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Lloydminster - Legacy Center\, 5101 46 Street \, Lloydminster\, AB \, T9V 0C6\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5101 46 Street \, Lloydmins ter\, AB\, T9V 0C6\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lloydminster - Lega cy Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260903T232333Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-spruce-grove / SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Spruce Grove DESCRIPTION:Location: 414 King Street\, Spruce Grove\n\nThe Power of Attorn ey workshop provides community members with practical knowledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and understand their rights in Alb erta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how planning for the f uture protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose th e right people to handle your finances and make your healthcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or ca ncel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking to plan ahead for yourself \, or supporting an older loved one\, this session will give you the tools \, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always remain in control o f your own life decisions. LOCATION:Spruce Grove - Family and Community Support Services\, 414 King St \, Spruce Grove\, AB\, T7X 3E8\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=414 King St\, Spruce Grove\ , AB\, T7X 3E8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Spruce Grove - Family a nd Community Support Services:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T182714Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/taking-action-against-elder-ab use-training-4/ SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Training - Sundre DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Sundre Senior SPRUCE Society\nLocation:\nSundre Unit ed Church (North Door entrance)\n118 Centre Street North\, Sundre\, AB T0M 1X0\n\nTime: 9:30-3:00\nSchedule:\n\n\n \n9:30 AM – Doors Open &\; Setup\n\n \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Morning Session\n\n \n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Lunch Break\n\n \n12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Afternoon Sessio n\n\n \n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Wrap-up &\; Takedown\n\n\nFacilitated by: Anneke Baker M.S.W.\, R.S.W. &\; Dallas Kinakin/Jane Atkins LOCATION:Sundre - United Church at 118 Centre Street North\, 118 Centre St reet North\, Sundre\, Alberta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=118 Centre Street North\, S undre\, Alberta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sundre - Un ited Church at 118 Centre Street North:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T182229Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/taking-action-against-elder-ab use-training-3/ SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Training - Fort MacLeod DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Southern Alberta Senior Protect Society\nLocation: T own Office GR Davis Administration Building\, #310\, 20th Street Ft. MacLe od\, Alberta\nTime: 9:00-4:00\n\nFacilitated by: Joanne Blinco &\; Gabr iel Kirk LOCATION:Fort MacLeod - Town Office GR Davis Administration Building\, #310 \, 20th Street\, Fort MacLeod\, Alberta\, AB T0L 0Z0\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=#310\, 20th Street\, Fort M acLeod\, Alberta\, AB T0L 0Z0\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fort Mac Leod - Town Office GR Davis Administration Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T223316Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/taking-action-against-elder-ab use-training/ SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Training - Cochrane DESCRIPTION:Location: Family and Community Support Services\n209 Second Ave W\nCochrane\, AB T4C 2E7\nRoom: Back Forty (located in the basement)\n\nB ig Hill Haven facilitators: Tamara Lowe – Big hill Haven LOCATION:Cochrane - Family and Community Support Services\, 209\, 2nd Ave W &\; FRN\, 209 1 Ave\, Cochrane\, AB\, T4C 2B9\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=209\, 2nd Ave W & FRN\, 209 1 Ave\, Cochrane\, AB\, T4C 2B9\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cochr ane - Family and Community Support Services:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T041745Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/virtual-lunch-learn-recognizin g-coercive-control-strengthening-community-responses-to-elder-abuse/ SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Recognizing Coercive Control: Strengthening Community Responses to Elder Abuse DESCRIPTION:Date: November 12\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MT)\nF ormat: Virtual (Zoom)\n\nExploring the impact of coercive control on older adults and how we can promote dignity\, autonomy\, and safety in later li fe.\n\nJoin the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC) for an insig htful Lunch &\; Learn exploring the often-hidden issue of coercive cont rol and its impact on older adults.\n\nFacilitated by Dr. Margaret Isabel Hall\, Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University a nd the incoming Dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead Univers ity\, Ontario.  Dr. Hall is a leading Canadian researcher in the areas of aging\, vulnerability\, autonomy\, legal capacity\, and elder law\, this session will examine how coercive control can affect the safety\, well-bei ng\, independence\, and dignity of older adults. Dr. Hall's work has contr ibuted significantly to understanding legal and social responses to the mi streatment of older people and has informed national discussions on elder justice and coercive control in Canada.\n\n \;\n\nDrawing on emerging research and current developments in elder justice\, participants will gai n a deeper understanding of what coercive control is\, how it can present in the lives of older adults\, why it can be difficult to recognize\, and the unique challenges faced by victims and survivors. The session will als o explore opportunities for improving awareness\, prevention\, policy\, an d community responses to support older adults experiencing coercive contro l.\n\nThis session is intended for service providers\, community organizat ions\, caregivers\, and anyone interested in promoting the safety\, dignit y\, and rights of older adults.\n\nBy the end of this session\, participan ts will: \n\n Develop a deeper understanding of coercive control and how it can present in the lives of older adults.\n Explore the impact coerciv e control can have on an older adult's independence\, relationships\, and sense of safety.\n Discover ways to support older adults and connect them with resources that promote dignity\, autonomy\, and well-being.\n\nRegis ter here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hupa-yHwS46zoOygb6oWxA# /registration LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hupa-yHwS46zoOygb6oWxA#/r egistration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@albertaelderabuse.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260919T060517Z URL:https://www.albertaelderabuse.ca/events/power-of-attorney-lethbridge/ SUMMARY:Power of Attorney - Lethbridge DESCRIPTION:Location: Stage Area at LSCO\, 500 11 St S\, Lethbridge.\n\nThe Power of Attorney workshop provides community members with practical know ledge to protect their choices\, retain their dignity\, and understand the ir rights in Alberta.\n\nIn this one-hour session\, we will look at how pl anning for the future protects your life and your choices. You will learn how to choose the right people to handle your finances and make your healt hcare decisions if you ever need the support. The session also covers your right to remain the ultimate decision-maker\, including how and when you can update or cancel your documents.\n\nWhether you are looking to plan ah ead for yourself\, or supporting an older loved one\, this session will gi ve you the tools\, confidence\, and peace of mind to ensure you always rem ain in control of your own life decisions. LOCATION:Lethbridge - Stage Area at LSCO\, 500 11 St S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 4G7\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=500 11 St S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 4G7\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lethbridge - Stage Area a t LSCO:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR