Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network

09/26/2016

We are currently shooting our 2017 seniors safety calendar if you have any 1950s clothing or items and are 60 plus and would like to be a volunteer, drop us a line to see if we have a spot for you in the calendar if you are in the Lethbridge area.

06/13/2016

The Lethbridge Police Service will be out on Wednesday with members from LEARN for the walk and BBQ Chief Rob Davis may attend as the hotdog flipper with some of his executive , Cst Les Vonkeman and Kristen Harding to help support this event. Thank you LPS for your continuing dedication and time.

06/13/2016

Members of the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) and the Lethbridge Police Service will be recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a walk and charity barbecue.

On Wednesday, June 15th – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – police and LEARN volunteers will be walking with local seniors around the Civic Centre track at 10 a.m. A toonie barbecue will follow with all proceeds raised going towards the production of the annual senior safety calendar.

Elder abuse is defined as any action or inaction that jeopardizes the health or well-being of an older adult. It occurs in relationships with an older adult where there is an expectation of trust. There are many forms of abuse including financial, physical, sexual, psychological and medical abuse as well as neglect and violation of rights. Abusers can include family, friends or people who provide support.

The Police Service investigates many cases of elder abuse – often involving financial abuse by family or caregivers – and are committed to working with partners such as LEARN, to help educate the community and reduce the risk of an older person being victimized.

Purple is the official colour of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and everyone is encouraged to wear something purple on Wednesday.

06/06/2016

Welcome to Seniors Week! Pancake Breakfast kicks off week at . 500 - 11 St. S. until 10 AM Public welcome

05/15/2016

04/27/2016

Upcoming event on June 15 2016, come on by for toonie BBQ of Hotdogs chips and a drink proceeds going to the Lethbridge Seniors Safety Calendar.

04/26/2016

Tanya will be doing a taped interview with Shaw Cable this April 28th, 2016, watch for it on the Lethbridge Shaw channel coming soon.

04/07/2016

MEDIA RELEASE
April 7, 2016
Canada Revenue Scam
A reoccurring fraud of someone posing as a member of the Canada Revenue Agency is again making the rounds as tax season is upon us. The victim will receive a call, email or text message from someone purporting to be from the Canada Revenue Agency who demands payment from the victim citing they owe money and will be arrested if they do not pay. The messages are often threatening and the caller at times can be very aggressive. The caller will ask for payment in a variety of forms from gift cards to money transfers all of which are not the standard method of payment for taxes. The phone numbers are often “spoofed” which makes it difficult to track where they originated from.
The Canada Revenue Agency has set up a link for advice on how to prevent becoming a victim of fraud.

04/03/2016

Lethbridge, boasting warm winters and sunny days, is home to many thousands of seniors. They’ve moved here before or after retirement, and stayed.

03/29/2016

Learn is starting planning today for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that will be on June 15 2016, stay tuned for upcoming event notifications. Have a wonderful Tuesday.