Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to the lack of supports for them in our communities. Get involved in creating a stronger society that safeguards our communities and prevents abuse. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15th, this observance is a call-to-action for communities, organizations, and individuals to lift up our voices against the injustice of elder abuse and exploitation to help build stronger communities. Learn how you can Take Action Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation. We can change this. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Curious to know what people are doing to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Visit World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM to join or start an event in your community. The more communities we engage, the more people we have who can make a difference for older and younger communities alike! #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Everyone deserves to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age. Take action to raise awareness toward prevention on this important social justice issue! Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Get the FAQs about Elder Abuse: learn more: https://ncea.acl.gov/FAQ.aspx7 or at World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Elder Abuse occurs in both community and institutional settings and takes many forms. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Elder Abuse is preventable– and everyone must do their part to build strong supports for each other and prevent the injustice of abuse before it happens. Do something NOW! Take the Pledge I WILL DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO PREVENT AND REPORT ELDER ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION. I WILL never knowingly violate the trust of the elders with whom I come in contact. I WILL … Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Elder Abuse: The mistreatment or harm of an older adult. It takes many forms and occurs in both community and institutional settings. Elder abuse occurs in every ethnicity/race, gender, religion, and socioeconomic status. 100,000 older adults in Michigan alone are abused every year. Elder Abuse is widely under-detected/reported, it is an injustice that we all need to address and prevent. Elder Abuse occurs when strong … Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
Ageism shapes our attitudes toward older adults. Creating a culture that ignores and marginalizes older adults. Ageism: Discrimination against persons of a certain age group. Tending to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD
