Message from the Deputy Minister of Healthy Living and Sport in Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2009

Message from the Deputy Minister of Healthy Living and Sport
in Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2009

In 2009, for the fourth year in a row, the Government of British Columbia has joined jurisdictions around the world in recognizing June 15^th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

The Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport works to promote healthy, active, independent aging for all British Columbians, and that includes freedom from abuse. WEAAD posters and fact sheets, providing important information and resources on elder abuse, are available on the BC Seniors website, www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors. In recognition of WEAAD, I invite you to participate in raising awareness of elder abuse by displaying WEAAD posters, reading the fact sheets, and sharing them with others.

The provincial government continues to recognize WEAAD each June 15^th because elder abuse – in all of its forms – is unacceptable. This day is a reminder to each of us that elder abuse affects individuals, families and communities across the province, and that we must all work together to end it.

Sincerely,

Grant Main
Deputy Minister

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Remember, I am one of those Elders so no abusive comments and emails! Please!(Kidding, keep sending those emails!)


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