World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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2021 Date	15 June 2021
2022 Date	15 June 2022

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2021

Tuesday, 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 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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— Caritas Community (@CaritasComFocus) June 15, 2021

It's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Abuse can take various forms such as physical, psychological or emotional, sexual or financial abuse. Find help here‼️ Halt Elder Abuse Line (Heal) – helpline for elderly people Helpline: 0800 003 081 E-mail: action@actiononelderabusesa.co.za https://t.co/ZPukotDTLl
— CITY OF EKURHULENI (@City_Ekurhuleni) 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
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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