World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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2021 Date	June 15, 2021
2022 Date	June 15, 2022

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2021

Tuesday, Jun 15

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day History

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day aims to spread acknowledgment about an issue that does not have the visibility that it should, elder abuse, neglection, and exploitation. According to the Administration for Community Living, older Americans lose over 2.6 billion dollars per year because of financial abuse. The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was first observed in 2006, since then, the day has been celebrated yearly on June 15th.

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Today, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse thrives in secrecy, isolation & silence and we must speak up against it. It is the responsibility of us all to stand up for the rights and well-being of older adults. Through awareness we can help prevent elder abuse. https://t.co/zjA09Kbsy7
— Iain Rankin (@IainTRankin) June 15, 2021

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Educating our communities on how to prevent abuse means we are supporting each other as we age. Grow the conversation today! #ABGrowTheConversation #WEAADJune15 https://t.co/kMdB8zQB27
— Sagesse (@SagesseCalgary) June 15, 2021

The fabric of our society is strengthened by our elders' experiences and sense of history. Today is 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day'. May this serve as a reminder to treat our elders with love, respect and equality. Have a great Tuesday, #ADNFAM! #ALDUBatADNLoveThyElders https://t.co/Un5V1ggeac
— ALDUBNationTrends (@AlDubADNTrends) June 14, 2021

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Facts & Quotes

According to the UN, globally about 1 in 6 older persons were subjected to abuse in 2017.
It is estimated that by 2050, the world’s population of people over the age of 60 will double.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating impact on older people in developing countries - UN Secretary-General António Guterres