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Shawinigan, May 24, 2023 - The Table Action Abus Aînés Mauricie presents the Purple Event, on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which will take place on Thursday, June 15 at Espace Shawinigan, at 1882 Cascade Street, Shawinigan .

Since 2011, the UN has declared the World Day for the Elimination of Elder Abuse. Its objective is to publicize, denounce and intervene to counter this reality. It is also an opportunity to promote good treatment and highlight all the resources available to this clientele.

Under the honorary presidency of Ms. Blandine Soulmana, La Table Action Abus Aînés Mauricie invites seniors and their families to participate in the Purple Event. On the program, the conference: Aging well without ageism, intimidation and mistreatment, by Mr. Yvon Riendeau social gerontologist, a musical show hosted by Mr. Michel Rondeau, singer saxophonist as well as the presence of several organizations offering services to seniors. In addition to free access to the event, each participant will receive an awareness kit!

In addition, this event is offered in collaboration with various organizations and partners, including the Table de concertation des SENIORS and RETIREES de la Mauricie, the CIUSSS de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec, the CAB du Rivage and the Carrefour d voluntary action of Haut-St-Maurice.

We invite you to participate in the Purple Event on Thursday, June 15 by registering by phone at 819-372-0274 or 819-697-3146. A total of 225 places are available.

Let's be united, wear purple for the occasion and promote good treatment!

Media Contacts:

Ms. Marie Lefebvre, Executive Director - Table Action Abus Aînés Mauricie

direction@abusainesmauricie.org | phone: 819-697-3146

Mrs. Noémie Lemay,   Head of Communications - Table Action Abus Aînés Mauricie

evenements@abusainesmauricie.org

617-1 boul. du St-Maurice, Trois-Rivières (Quebec) G9A 3P3

819-697-3146

www.abusainesmauricie.org