World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Related Hashtags	#RightsDoNotGetOld, #AgeingWithRights
2022 Date	15 June 2022
2023 Date	15 June 2023

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2022

Wednesday, 15 Jun

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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 $36.5 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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🧏 Most elder abuse is hidden in plain sight. Abusers are often someone close – a family member, a caregiver, someone trusted. If you’re concerned about how someone is being treated, it’s OK to get help. Find out more https://t.co/NjV1ZTjAzX #WEAAD #NZSL https://t.co/FKyRXS3AMp
— NZ ODI (@NZ_ODI) June 15, 2022

#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay (#WEAAD) is intended to promote a better understanding of the mistreatment of elderly individuals by raising awareness of the cultural, social, and economic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. If you see something, say something. 👵👴❤️ #ltc https://t.co/2i9QHYyyix
— Net Zero Organization (@nzoworldwide) June 15, 2022

Let's dedicate today, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to raising awareness of violence against older women. Too many of them live at risk of physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence. #WEAAD https://t.co/xUMybKsC89
— UN Women (@UN_Women) June 15, 2022

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Facts & Quotes

According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 Americans aged 60+ experience some form of abuse, while one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities.
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