upcoming Events


Wed, Jun 15
|Worldwide
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – commemorated on June 15th every year – is an opportunity for people or organizations to take action to protect older people by raising awareness about elder abuse, why it occurs, and what we can do to stop it.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2022, 12:00 AM PDT – Jun 16, 2022, 12:00 PM PDT
Worldwide, United States
About the event
An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together, we can build the essential social supports that prevent abuse and keep everyone safe as we age.
What Is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. Elder abuse takes many forms, including:
Neglect or Isolation
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse