If you oppose elder abuse, wear purple and head to city hall Monday at noon.
Prince George will participate in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a walk through the streets of downtown.
The walk for awareness, organized by AiMHi, is one of more than 25 events across the province.
Elder or senior abuse often involves abuse by someone the older adult knows and cares about, like their children or grandchildren, according to the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children.
The term is used whenever "someone limits or controls the rights and freedoms of an older adult.
The older adult is unable to freely make choices because they are afraid of being humiliated, hurt, left alone or, of the relationship ending."
There are many forms of abuse, including financial, psychological, spiritual, sexual, physical and neglect.
Risk factors include isolation, history of domestic violence, shared living situations, dependency on an older adult (for shelter or financial help), addiction issues, depression and other mental health issues and cognitive impairment.
Warning signs include changes in behaviour, regular social activites, living arrangements or the person's financial situation.
It can also mean injuries and other signs of neglect like no food in the house, no proper clothing or being left alone for long periods of time.
Through the centre's campaign - entitled It's Not Right! Neighbours, Friends and Families for Older Adults - it developed suggestions about what people can do: "see it" by recognizing the warning signs; "name it" by talking to the senior; and "check it" by asking them and others what to do next.
The Prince George group will meet at city hall at noon, with the walk starting at 12:15 and ending back up at city hall.
That will be followed by a gathering at the Seniors Resource Centre, located at 721 Victoria St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
