Age Action is organising a series of workshops for the public in the coming weeks to help raise awareness about elder abuse.

The workshops will take place between March 28 and April 8 at venues in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Athy, Co. Kildare.  They aim to raise awareness about what elder abuse is, the warning signs of abuse, the supports available if a person is being abused, and how to access them.

The workshops, which are funded by the HSE, will take place as follows:

Dublin: Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1,  Monday, March 28 (9.45am to 12 noon);

Athy: Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Friday, April 1 (1.45pm to 4pm);

Galway: Croi na Gaillimhe Resource Centre, Mills Street, Galway, Monday, April 4 (9.15am to 11.30am);

Cork: Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork, Friday, April 8 (1.45pm to 4pm).

If you are interested in attending any of the workshops, or are part of a group that might benefit from attending one, please contact us to register.  Pre-registration is necessary as each workshop is limited to 40 people.

To register your place at one of the workshops: phone 01-4756989; email info@ageaction.ie or write to Age Action, 30/31 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2. If writing or emailing, please state which venue you wish to attend.