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Welcome to our October e-Newsletter!
In this month's edition, we’re excited to bring you an assortment of new resources and information which focuses on critical themes, issues and events that impact the lives of older Ontarians. This month, we honor National Seniors Day, shed light on Cyber Security Awareness Month, recognize the importance of Mental Illness, celebrate National Women’s History Month, and reaffirm our stance against ageism, through Ageism Awareness. Each of these themes underscore our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for seniors across our communities.
Within this e-Newsletter, you’ll find a variety of engaging articles that amplify the voices and perspectives of older adults.
We encourage you to delve into this month’s offerings, including a plan to participate in upcoming events, or connect with us. Your engagement strengthens our shared mission to uplift and advocate for older adults, ensuring a world that respects and values all ages.
Marta Hajek
CEO, EAPO
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EAPO was privileged to be invited to participate in the 10th Annual Anishinabek Nation Health Secretariat Conference, held Oct 22-24th in Sault Ste Marie, ON. Marta Hajek, CEO, of EAPO delivered an engaging session as Keynote, during this Nimaaji-toomin Maamwii (We are on this journey together) Conference.
Read Anishinabek News Article
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View all EAPO archived Webinars' recordings: EN / FR | |
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HOPE Older Adult Risk Assessment Training
With over 200 providers already trained in assessing risk of older adults’ mistreatment in past 2 years, Dr. Storey, author of HOPE, returns once again to facilitate an interactive training course on Dec 3, 4 & 6, 2024.
Register today to learn the necessary skills, to apply tools for assessing risk, in older adults and the perpetrators, while building capacity for response and intervention in incidents of abuse.
Target Audience for Trainings:
This course is intended for service providers supporting older adults and working in health and social service agencies, mental health, mediation, law enforcement, criminal justice, victim services, shelters/housing, paramedic sectors.
Dr. Storey reviews highlights of taking the HOPE Training Course : View Video
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Cyber Security Awareness Month | |
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Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign, held each October dedicated to helping the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. This campaign helps Canadians stay secure online, by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices.
The theme for #CyberMonth2024 is Generation Cyber Safe: Because online security knows no age. Online security affects all Canadians, regardless of age — that’s why every generation is part of Generation Cyber Safe. Cyber Month celebrates the unique strengths of every generation when it comes to staying safe online and sharing information on how each generation can use their qualities to help others, to stay safe too!
Learn more about Campaign Resources
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Infographic :
Senior Frauds and Scams
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Infographic:
Cyber Security Tips for Seniors
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Cyber crimes target individuals, with the sole intent to gain information, to be used to exploit your finances and steal assets, property or money.
This Infographic explains cyber security and tips for older adults to protect themselves.
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To celebrate #CyberMonth, EAPO invites you to check how cyber-savvy you are by taking our Cybersecurity Quiz!
It's a great way to learn more about keeping your online life secure and your personal information safe.
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Cyber criminals are constantly coming up with new ways to launch phishing scams that attempt to trick you into believing that a text or email is legitimate so they can steal your money or personal information.
Don’t fall for the latest phishing scams. Learn prevention tips from Canadian Bankers Association’s Cyber Security Toolkit here.
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As part of their Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) prepared a Bulletin, with informative tips on how YOU can stay safe from fraud on social media forums.
In 2023, frauds linked to Social Media forums, accounted for more than $171.7 million in reported losses. This bulletin provides guidance on what to watch for and how to protect yourself.
Learn more EN / FR
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Fraudsters use different tactics combined with evolving technology and are always trying new ways to steal personal information and money from Canadians. Learn tips to help you recognize these schemes and protect yourself from falling victim. | |
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What to do if you're a victim of fraud | Canadian Anti-Fraud Center
Report the incident to the financial institution that transferred the money.
If you're a victim of identity fraud:
- place flags on all of your accounts
- change all of your passwords
- report fraud to both credit bureaus
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How to report scams in Canada: a simple guide | Canadian Bankers Association
If you ever suspect you have been targeted by a scam, it is important to report it right away.
Doing so helps keep you safe, protects others, and makes it harder for scammers to succeed.
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
The best way to raise awareness about cyber security is to get involved — and that includes you! Being a Cyber Month champion to show that you care about cyber security.
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Women’s History Month
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.
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October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day
On this day, let’s talk about ageism and age discrimination. The term “ageism” refers to two concepts: a socially constructed way of thinking about older persons based on negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging and a tendency to structure society based on an assumption that everyone is young, thereby failing to respond appropriately to the real needs of older persons.
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Statement from the GAROP Steering Group on UNIDOP 2024 | |
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On the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2024 (UNIDOP 2024) we celebrate the immense achievements of campaigners for the human rights of older persons around the world as our global campaign goes up a gear.
Older persons around the world face a common struggle in fully claiming their human rights. Intersecting discrimination on the grounds of multiple characteristics, including but not limited to age, gender and disability, can leave some older persons disproportionately marginalised. It has been found that the international human rights framework has conceptual limitations and fragmentation in its coverage and protection of the human rights of older persons
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The Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 11 to 17, 2025) is an annual outreach initiative by Justice Canada’s, Policy Centre for Victim Issues (PCVI). PCVI works to give victims and survivors a more effective voice in the criminal justice system by pursuing a range of activities and initiatives.
Activities in funding applications, must support the objective of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which is to raise awareness about the issues facing victims and survivors of crime as well as about the services, assistance and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families.
Funding: Maximum of $10,000 per organization
Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00PM EST
Read Details: English | French
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CIHR-IA has just launched the 2024-25 Voluntary Sector Knowledge Mobilization Support Grant!
This grant recognizes and supports non-profit organizations and voluntary sector initiatives focused on aging.
Funding: total amount available for this funding opportunity is $90,000. Max. amount per award is $15,000 for up to one (1) yr.
Deadline : December 12, 2024
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Ontario Senior Achievement Award | |
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Each year, the program recognizes extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65, have made significant contributions to their community or province. Up to 20 individuals are recognized each year.
Eligibility
The person you nominate (the nominee) must:
- have contributed to the community after the age of 65
- be a resident of Ontario
Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community service, volunteering, education, environment, fitness, and humanitarian activities.
Deadline to nominate: December 1st.
Submit a nomination : online at Ontario Honours and Awards Portal
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NEW Reports and Resources | |
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Big news: Old School has become “a hub for age equity and ageism awareness.”
New name, new look, new logo. Same great resource bank, more ways to come together to end ageism.
Old School curates, creates, commissions and disseminates free resources to educate people about ageism and how to end it. It hosts and facilitates spaces where age advocates around the world can connect. It also collaborates with other pro-aging organizations and shows up for other social-justice movements.
Old School is working towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to live long and to live well. They are advancing the movement to dismantle ageism, and leveraging the fact that everyone ages (and experiences age bias) in order to address the intersectional nature of all oppression—and of all activism.
Check out new programs like Office Hours every Wednesday an open virtual forum to talk about anything ageism-related and how to address it in ourselves and our communities, and their Summer School program recenlty held in Montréal in August.
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The National Seniors Council has released a new tool to inform age-friendly government policies that consider the diversity & inclusion, respect & equity, and wellbeing & safety of older Canadians.
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As Canada's population continues to age, the demands on the health care system are intensifying. Based on data from the NIA’s 2023 Ageing in Canada Survey, a new report, Health Care Access Among Older Canadians, examines the challenges Canadians 50+ face in accessing health care services and the many ways the Canadian health care system is struggling to meet the complex needs of older adults. | | |
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Influenza Prevention in Adults 65+
Aging is associated with an increase in the risk and severity of influenza. Influenza (flu) and influenza related complications can be severe, life-changing, or life-threatening for adults 65+. Protect Yourself and Those in Your Care From the Flu.
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Improving Vaccination Rates Against Influenza and Other Respiratory Illnesses Among Older Adults
The infographic emphasizes that older adults should get an annually updated flu vaccine and mentions two enhanced flu shots recommended for seniors: Fluad and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent.
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Global changes in attitudes to dementia. The aim of this report is to provide insight to policymakers, community organisations, health and care professionals into the wide range of approaches and actions being taken across the Commonwealth with regards to improving the health and wellbeing of all those living with dementia.
The Report explores attitudes toward dementia, examining how the condition is perceived and understood by society and the stigma that still surrounds the condition
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2023–2024 Annual Report- Pallium Canada
Explore the 2023-24 Annual Report to learn more about Pallium’s efforts in the areas of research, education, partnerships, and community engagement to advance palliative care in Canada.
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OCO 2024-27 strategic plan | Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) launches 2024-27 strategic plan Building on their work of putting caregiving on the map in Ontario, OCO is now expanding their horizons with 4 strategic objectives to improve the lives of Ontario’s four million caregivers. | | |
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Discover Free Caregiver Programs & Services!
The OCO is dedicated to supporting caregivers with a variety of FREE programs and resources designed to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving.
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Age Forward: British Columbia’s 50+ Health Strategy (Age Forward) presents the Ministry of Health’s comprehensive roadmap for supporting and developing policies, services, programs, and resources to promote and protect the health of all adults 50 years and older as they age.
The strategy focuses on preventing, managing, and reducing frailty, and decreasing the incidence and severity of falls and fall-related injuries.
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The power of arts, creativity, and self-expression across the lifespan. More and more research shows us just how crucial these types of activities can be for our health and well-being, in particular for our mood and social connections, right across the lifespan. Arts participation can be particularly beneficial for individuals living with dementia, for example those who have challenges with verbal communication. Continue reading here | |
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Harm experienced while receiving and delivering healthcare can go beyond the physical. How much do you think about psychological, social and spiritual harm?
We have created a full suite of resources and materials – including webinars and an activity – to help you explore healthcare harm with your team, organize local events and activities, and take action toward safer care for all.
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | www.eapon.ca
416-916-6728 | Toll-Free: 1-833-916-6728
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