Message from EAPO's CEO
Looking Ahead Together
On June 15th, we marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) witnessing an inspiring commitment to the dignity, safety and rights of older adults. Thank you for your part in making this year's Anniversary so meaningful.
In the background, our staff, Board, local EAPrevention Networks and community partners continue to work diligently to strengthen community capacity as we prepare for the fall. Recent weeks have underscored the mounting challenges older adults face - extreme heat, wildfires and other climate-related emergencies, reminding us that they must never be overlooked in emergency planning, community resilience or public policy. Protecting their health, well-being and rights requires collective action by informed communities.
We invite you to reconnect with us through the many upcoming webinars, professional learning opportunities and community conversations addressing abuse, ageism and ensuring stronger consumer protections and healthy aging.
EAPO, congratulates older persons globally, Civil Society and Member States who's decades of advocacy have brought us to this inflection point - the drafting of the UN convention on the Rights of Older Persons. At the 62nd session of the HR Council in Geneva, this past July, the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG1) has now moved drafting the content for the first legally binding instrument dedicated specifically to the Human Rights of older persons. This is an extraordinary moment for advocates everywhere, recognizing that civic engagement has never been more important. By staying informed and engaged, we each help build safer, more inclusive communities.
We have an exciting series of webinars and special events on the horizon, so keep an eye on your inbox for plentiful Save the Date announcements coming your way.
On behalf of the entire EAPO team, thank you for your continued commitment to preventing elder abuse and advancing the rights of older adults.
And, as the song says… see you in September.
Wishing you an enjoyable remainder of the summer.
Marta Hajek,
CEO
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Older Adult Risk Assessment Training Course
November 17th & 19th
12:00 PM - 3 PM
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November 20th
12:00 PM - 4 PM
| | | The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario released their Domestic Violence Death Review Committee 2022-2023 Annual Report that states, as the population in Ontario ages, it is critical the risk for intimate partner violence and intimate partner homicide be considered and assessed in all service engagements involving older adults and aging couples, regardless of the IPV history.
A key recommendation, was development of specific training for service providers, to | | |
identify risk factors and engage in risk assessment and management for older adults. This further indicates the importance of having a common approach to assessments and language in assessing risk.
EAPO is focusing its training on front-line workers to give them the risk assessment and response tools needed to support older adults.
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Forensic Psychologist, specializing in violence risk assessment and interpersonal violence | | |
Dr. Storey, author of HOPE, "Harm to Older Persons Evaluation" will facilitate our upcoming interactive training course this fall.
Discover how Violence Risk Assessment Training can equip you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to identify risk factors, make informed decisions, and help create safer environments.
Watch our short video to learn what the training covers and how it can support your professional development.
| | Restoring Dignity:
Addressing Coercive Control of Older Adults in Canada
May 12th, 2026 | CNPEA, in partnership with EAPO and Dementia Justice Canada, hosted an online Symposium examining how older people experience coercive control, a pattern of abusive behaviour that uses intimidation, isolation and control to strip victims of their autonomy, psychological well-being and sense of safety. | |  | |
Legal Dimensions of
Elder Abuse in Ontario:
Strengthening Access to Justice and Protections for Older Victims
May 14th, 2026
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EAPO hosted a Symposium to raise public awareness and build service providers’ capacity to understand justice response services and programs, better navigate available supports, and respond effectively to victims of elder abuse.
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CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams
October 27th from 1 PM - 2 PM 9 ET) / 10 AM – 11 AM (PT)
ASL Provided
Hosted by : MediaSmarts, CNPEA and EAPO
The workshop addresses the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud targeting older Canadians.
As AI tools become more accessible, scammers are increasingly using tactics such as voice cloning, deepfake videos and highly convincing phishing techniques to impersonate loved ones or fabricate financial emergencies. Older adults aged 55+ are disproportionately being targeted, often resulting in not only financial loss but experiencing shame, anxiety and social isolation as a result of being scammed.
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Credit Canada and EAPO Webinar Series:
Financial Knowledge and Skills
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Retirement Ready: Managing Money Later in Life
November 4th from 1 PM - 2 PM
in Recognition of Financial Literacy Month
Register here
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Protecting Your Money: A Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Fraud and Scams
November 25th from 1 PM - 2 PM
Register Here
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Season 3 - Aging Vibrantly: Conversations to Empower Seniors
Launching in September !
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Listen or watch episodes on iTunes, Spotify or YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts! | |
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Each episode amplifies the voice of an aging experts who impart their wisdom, to enhance our understanding of aging issues and ways to live safely, and with dignity and respect.
Sample of Season 2 Episodes:
- Stitching Stories: An Anishinaabek View on Aging Well
- Libraries : A Community Hub for Older Adults
- Men’s Sheds Canada: Community Friendships and Connections
- Dementia in Canada: Awareness, Risks and Reality
- WISE- Age-Inclusive Workplaces
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TURNING POINT
2025-26 IMPACT REPORT- Ontario Caregiver Organization
The report shares stories that demonstrate what’s possible when we work alongside caregivers, system partners, and organizations that share our commitment to improving the lives of Ontario's caregivers.
Read Report
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Caring in Canada 2026 - Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
The report reveals that the national affordability crisis is adding significant pressure to Canada’s 8 million+ caregivers, many of whom are already stretched beyond their limits.
Read Report
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Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA’s 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey
Older women in Canada are living longer than men, but many are doing so with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and experienimg ageism, according to the new report released today by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), in partnership with the International Longevity Centre Canada.
Read Report
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Building a Pan-Canadian Community-Based Seniors Services Sector - HelpAge Canada
This report reflects the priorities and voices from CBSS organizations across Canada; identifying shared themes, regional nuances and recommended actionable priorities for a coordinated pan Canadian sector. This work reflects a growing pan-Canadian momentum, “led by communities, for communities”, to position the CBSS sector as a foundational pillar of healthy ageing in Canada.
Read Report
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“94 Voices”: Insights on Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness with Older Adults
The “94 Voices” report shares the collective wisdom of many, serving as a practical, deeply human companion to the Clinical Guidelines and a portrait of social health in action.
Read Report
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Strengthening Canada’s Policy Response to Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults
Social isolation and loneliness are among older adults one of the most significant, and under addressed, public health challenges in Canada. The consequences are well-documented: increased risk of dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality. And yet, most health and social service professionals, enter practice without the appropriate training, tools, or system supports to routinely address it.
Read Full Report
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The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is receiving reports of criminals pretending to be cellphone service providers. They may claim to work for a victim’s current provider and offer a discount, upgraded plan or new device. The threat actors may guide victims to log in to their real cellphone account while they remain on the phone. They may then ask for account details, security codes or other personal information.
Read Report
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Do you know an older adult who has significantly contributed to their community?
The Ontario Government is accepting nominations for the Ontario Senior Achievement Award!
The deadline for Nominations is Oct. 1st. Full details available on the Nominational Portal
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Entente Foundation Grant
The Entente Foundation invests in high-impact projects and emerging ideas that improve the lives of older adults and strengthen communities across Canada. The Foundation welcomes proposals that improve the health, wellbeing, independence, dignity, inclusion, engagement, safety, or quality of life of older adults.
The Foundation awards grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000.
Deadline: September 18th, 2026 Read Application Details
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging (CHIR),
in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research and HelpAge Canada
CHIR Operating Grant - Aging in the Community (Evaluating community-based programs and social innovations that support aging in the community) is now open!
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to evaluate established community-based programs and/or social innovations that support aging in the community, with the aim of generating co-created and actionable evidence to strengthen community health systems and enhance the health span and overall well-being of older persons living in the community.
Deadline: September 22nd, 2026 Read Application Details
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
416-916-6728 | Toll-Free: 1-833-916-6728
www.eapon.ca
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