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Lorena Smalley

National Seniors Safety Week

  • Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Harry Farmer Room, Westend Seniors Activity Centre
  • Cost: $3.00 – includes coffee & treats
  • Door prizes, loot bags, and all attendees will receive a variety of resources

HOW TO REGISTER

8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Arrive & Get Settled

Sign in and grab a loot bag before you meet the speakers, grab a beverage & snack, and get seated.

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hilary McMeekin,
Alberta Securities Commission

Investing Scam Prevention:

The session covers common types of investment scams in Alberta and red flags to watch for. It also highlights the importance of doing your research thoroughly and ensuring individuals or platforms offering investments are registered with the provincial securities commission before investing. Anyone can be a victim of fraud. Come learn to spot the scam and the steps on how to report a suspicious investment to the ASC.

9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Amanda Trenchard,
Edmonton Police Service

Spot & Stop The Scam!

Constable Amanda Trenchard of the Edmonton Police Service will outline some of the most common types of scams, how we can keep up to date on the latest types of frauds, and what to do if we are a victim of fraud.

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
James MacDonald
Servus Credit Union

Red Flags, Current Trends & How To Protect Yourself

Come join James MacDonald, the Senior Manager of Corporate Security at Servus Credit Union as he educates us about the current trends in the ever-changing landscape of fraud. We will discuss how to recognize the red flags of a scam and how to protect yourself. You will be able to Recognize, Reject, and Report fraud at the end of the session.

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Sarah Casper
St John Ambulance

CPR and AED and Being Prepared

Come join us and learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and what to do. Being prepared with first aid knowledge and a first aid kit will go a long way in helping save a life.

The St Johns Ambulance team will also be doing a demonstration on how to use an AED machine.

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