Walk Against Elder Abuse On Saturday, October 1

Walk Against Elder Abuse On Saturday, October 1

(Stock Photo) Members of the public are invited to come out and give their support against the mistreatment of the island’s senior citizens during a Walk Against Elder Abuse, on Saturday, October 1, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Hosted by the National Disabilities Unit, the...
Lancaster House Officially Opens

Lancaster House Officially Opens

Lancaster House will bridge the gap between impending homelessness and the ability to secure a permanent housing solution for dislocated persons. Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steve Blackett, shared this view today at the...
Family Dynamics A Factor In Elder Abuse

Family Dynamics A Factor In Elder Abuse

Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steve Blackett, says family dynamics is a “significant contributing factor” to elder abuse, particularly in cases of neglect and financial abuse. The Minister was speaking at the church...
Integrated Approach To Stop Elder Abuse

Integrated Approach To Stop Elder Abuse

Minister of Social Care, Steve Blackett speaking at yesterday’s panel discussion to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. (C.Pitt/BGIS) While Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steve Blackett, believes a legislative...
Activities To Mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Activities To Mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day

(Stock Photo) On Wednesday, June 15, Barbados will join with other countries around the world to host a number of activities to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The activities, which are a collaborative effort of the National Assistance Board and the National...

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