Hourglass Webinars
Throughout 2023, Hourglass is hosting free webinars each month in collaboration with our partners, each one focusing on a different area around the abuse of older people.
We’re sharing our specialist knowledge, provoking insightful discussion and asking our panellists to offer their viewpoints on how we can prevent and stop the abuse of older people and work towards safer ageing.
Our Autumn webinar schedule is coming soon. Find out more by following us on Facebook or Twitter or signing up to receive our monthly newsletter
30 years fighting the abuse of older people
Thursday 28th September 2023: 10am - 11:30am
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) was established in 1993 by, among others, the late Baroness Sally Greengross OBE. In the intervening 30 years the charity has changed significantly. This webinar will reflect on the last 30 years, and explore the evolution of AEA to Hourglass, while looking to the future challenges and opportunities as we work to end the abuse of older people.
Lasting Power of Attorney – Informed Decision Making, with Anthony Gold solicitors.
26 October 2023 from 10am to 11.30am
This webinar, hosted by Anthony Gold, will explore the features of PoA, including an understanding of the benefits and risks, and discuss how all sectors can work together to mitigate some of the challenges and concerns about decision making.
Older Male Victims of Abuse – Stereotyped Harm?
14 December 2023 from 10am to 11.30am
The abuse of older men is hugely under recognised, under reported and under detected. This webinar aims to raise awareness of the nature and extent of violence and abuse against older men, the barriers to accessing support, practical solutions to support older male victim-survivors, exploration of any unique issues/initiatives across the 4 nations, and agreement to cooperate to drive forward improvements in prevention and protection.
Sexual abuse of older people – the last taboo?
25 January 2024 from 10am to 11.30am
This webinar will explore the nature and extent of sexual abuse of older people, the unique challenges and barriers victim-survivors face when accessing support, and the range of options available.
Catch up on our previous webinars
Over 18 hours of webinars are available to watch for free on our Knowledge Bank. Covering topics such as predatory marriage, financial abuse and the importance of IDVAs, our roundtable discussions offer unique viewpoints and specialist knowledge.
Click here to watch them