World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15th to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. This year’s theme is Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work. WEADD serves as a good reminder that abuse of older adults impacts all of us.
- This year, Aging Ahead is hosting a virtual awareness walk that will take place June 12-14. If you are able to join us, wonderful! Please use the link to register here. If you are not able to join us, there’s still great news! There are many ways you can support this important cause. Such as wearing purple, sharing the registration link with family and friends, and lastly educating your loved ones on the importance of this day. For more information on WEAAD, please visit their webpage.
- We are also hosting an Elder Abuse Fraud Prevention Panel at South County on June 18th from 1pm – 3pm. REGISTER