City of Brantford and the Brant Elder Abuse Awareness Committee launched the fifth edition of the Seniors’ Toolkit on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
The Toolkit is a practical handbook that provides older adults with information about local, provincial and federal organizations available to assist seniors in Brantford-Brant. The toolkit also contains vital information on elder abuse, such as reporting protocols, prevention strategies, and local community resources.
“I am pleased to announce the 2024 Seniors’ Toolkit and to raise awareness about the important issues that older adults face,” said Kevin Davis, Mayor for the City of Brantford. “I encourage all seniors to pick up a copy of this valuable resource to stay informed on issues, including elder abuse, health and wellness and financial planning.”
The Brant Elder Abuse Awareness Committee is comprised of local agencies and volunteers in the City of Brantford and the County of Brant. The committee facilitates educational workshops to increase awareness on elder abuse and provide residents and local organizations with tools and resources to support older adults in the community.
“The Seniors’ Toolkit has proven to be an exceptional guide for both seniors and service providers,” added Penny McVicar, Executive Director of Victim Services of Brant. “We are proud supporters of this continued initiative as having accessible information in an easy-to-read format is crucial for ensuring everyone can navigate the resources available to them.”
Printed copies of the 2024 Seniors’ Toolkit are now available at the following locations:
- Beckett Adult Leisure Centre, 219 Colborne St.
- Brantford Public Library – Main Branch, 173 Colborne St.
- City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 58 Dalhousie St.
- Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave
- T.B. Costain – SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre – Pool Desk, 254 North Park St.
- Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey St.
- Grand River Community Health Centre, 363 Colborne St.
- Seniors Resource Centre, 783 Colborne St.
- YMCA Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Hamilton, 723 Colborne St.
- Brant County Health Unit, 194 Terrace Hill St.
Collaborating with community partners to address elder abuse and utilizing creative methods to communicate with older adults are both key components of the City’s Healthy Aging: Age-Friendly Strategy. To learn more about the 2024 Seniors’ Toolkit, or to access the online version, please visit Brantford.ca/PreventingElderAbuse.
