Last Chance to See the “Bientraitance” Exhibition in Sutton!
This is your last chance to visit the “Bientraitance” exhibition at the John-Sleeth Cultural and Community Centre park on Academy Street before it ends on June 2! Among the eight artists' works on display is a particularly touching piece by Suttonnais artist Isabelle Lambert. Be sure to take a close look at the eyes in her portrait!
With the aim of raising public awareness about elder abuse, the traveling exhibition “Bientraitance” offers an opportunity to reflect on how we treat our elders—often with kindness, but sometimes with malice.
The exhibition, which has been on display in Sutton since March 30, will head to the municipality of Saint-Xavier-de-Brompton on Tuesday, June 2, where it will be hosted next.
Read more: Opening of the “Bientraitance” exhibition on March 30, 2026
The “Bientraitance ” project was launched by two committees from the Tables de concertation des aînés of the Val St-François and Memphrémagog MRCs. The exhibition, which was previously in Cowansville and is set to tour the Eastern Townships, will raise public awareness by visually presenting attitudes, gestures and words that cause harm (abuse) or, on the contrary, do good (bientraitance or positive care).
Note: The exhibition is accompanied by an audioguide consisting of 10 audio capsules containing explanations of the artistic approach of each work in relation to abuse. The audioguide must be downloaded from a QR code on the introductory panel.
Tools to combat elder abuse
The Quebec government has put in place a number of tools to help victims of elder abuse, as well as those who have witnessed it: consult the programs, measures and services available to seniors. peopleeelders.
The Ligne Aide Maltraitance Adultes Aînés (LAMAA) telephone helpline is a listening, referral and support service specialized in elder abuse and abuse of vulnerable adults. Ligne Aide Maltraitance Adultes Aînés (LAMAA) :
1 888 489-2287
7 days a week
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
1 888 489-2287
7 days a week
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.The SILVER media alert system is designed to inform the public of the disappearance of a person living with a diagnosed major neurocognitive disorder (MND), such as Alzheimer’s, when circumstances give rise to fears for their health and safety. The acronym SILVER stands for Systèmed’informationpour localiserles personnes vulnérables égaréeset recherchées.