Government of Canada Marks National Senior Safety Week
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/11 -- Canadians are invited to mark their calendars: National Senior Safety Week is taking place this year from November 6 to 12.
"In November, we celebrate both National Senior Safety Week and National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Month," said the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors). "The prevention of elder abuse is about seniors' safety and security. It is also about crime prevention and creating safe and secure communities."
As part of the Government of Canada's continuing commitment to combat elder abuse, Minister Wong will host a series of three round-table discussions on the issue from November 7 to 9, in western Canada. Later this month, the Government will re-launch its successful national advertising campaign, Elder Abuse: It's Time to Face the Reality, to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of elder abuse, and provide information on available support.
National Senior Safety Week is led annually by the Canada Safety Council. This year's theme is "Safe driving for older Canadians." Independence is a key component of healthy and active aging, and driving often contributes to that independence.
For more information on the Government of Canada's programs and services for seniors, please visit .
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Initiatives for Seniors
The Government of Canada is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors on many fronts. These efforts include:
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Robert Lynch
Director, Communications
Office of Minister of State Wong
613-790-0219
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559
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Datum: 04.11.2011 - 15:00 Uhr
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