The Sudbury Elder Abuse Committee will recognize the inaugural World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Thursday June 15.
A free brunch will be free for seniors at the Legion Hall
Branch 76 in Minnow Lake, 1553 Weller St. from 11 am to 2 pm.
The day is in support of the United Nations International
Plan of Action which recognizes the significance of elder abuse
as a public health and human rights issue.
Lorraine Mercer, committee member, says, "We are asking
individuals and families to participate in the provincial
Global Moment of Reflection June 15 that will unify communities
across Ontario in recognizing those older adults who have
experienced abuse or are living in abusive situations."
Community organizations, religious groups, professionals in the
field of aging, interested individuals as well as older persons
themselves to are asked to participate to promote a better
understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by taking
part in this day.
