Administration for Community Living (ACL) programs, councils, and research projects help support and empower those caring for older adults and people with disabilities. The National Family Caregiver Support Program funds a variety of supports that help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes for as long as possible. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM  #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  Everyone has a right to safety and justice. However, it is estimated that millions of older adults, from all walks of life, encounter harmful scams every year. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM  #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  We are all born with the same human rights that should be enjoyed at every stage of our lives. When ageism, negative stereotypes based on prejudices about age, are directed at older people, it drives discrimination and the denial of our human rights as we age. Let’s end ageism and make our society more just. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC … Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  Elder abuse is an injustice with many consequences for our society, affecting everything from our communities’ public health to our economic resources. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM  #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  It is up to all of us to work together to create a sturdy structure of support and prevent, notice, and report abuse. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM  #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  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