General Ideas
Host a Presentation, Lecture or Debate
Host a presentation, lecture or debate, about elder abuse and/or ways to prevent abuse and neglect in later life.
Additional topics that may be of interest include:
- How we respond to abuse in later life
- Best practices for working together effectively and problem solving
- Emerging challenges and problem solving
- Diversity and abuse of older adults
- How to reduce the prevalence of abuse and neglect in later life
- Ageism & attitudes towards older adults
Possible sources for speakers include:
- Non-governmental and governmental organizations working for awareness and prevention of abuse in later life
- Community leaders
- Ethnic and multicultural group representatives
- Educators at community colleges and universities
- Labour unions or professional associations
- Faith organizations
If people seem to be unaware of the issues of elder abuse, invite them to join your lecture or debate as an opportunity to learn. When presenting, using a Power Point presentation can be a helpful tool. Print the Power Point out ahead of time, so people can take notes as you present them with information.
Tips for Successful Presentations:
It is extremely important to tailor your presentations to the group you is attending the presentation. A presentation to a group of doctors will be quite different than a presentation to members of the faith community or to seniors. Here are some questions to consider when planning your presentation:
- Who is the audience?
- What topics is the group interested in?
- Does the audience have any prior knowledge of the topic?
- What does the audience want to learn from your presentation?
- What do you hope the audience will learn from your presentation?