Virtual 1 Mile Walk Awareness Weekend
Join and register for the Aging Ahead FREE Virtual World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Weekend, Friday- Sunday, June 12th-14th. Friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers are encouraged to unite by wearing purple, walking 1 mile, and posting a selfie or group photo.
- Wear Purple – Pick your favorite purple shirt.
- Walk 1 Mile – Join communities across our four-county service area. Go for a short walk (or roll).
- Share Your Photo – Take a selfie or group photo during your walk and post or email (info@agingahead.org).
- Tag and hashtags – Do not forget to tag @agingahead and use the hashtags #MileInPurple, #WEAAD, and #Move4WEAAD.
Help Aging Ahead spread the work about the FREE Virtual Walk Weekend and World Elder Abuse Awareness.
- Email, post, and pass out the Virtual Walk Weekend flyer.
- Invite friends, family, and neighbors to join you for the Virtual Walk during June 12th-14th. Registration is FREE.
- Answer the question “I Support Our Elders Because…” on the attached flyer and post on social media. Tag @agingahead and use hashtags #MileInPurple, #WEAAD, and #Move4WEAAD.
Virtual 1 Mile Walk Awareness Registration
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15th
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated every June 15th to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults. WEAAD reminds us that elder abuse has implications for all of us. It is a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities to learn how to identify, address, and prevent elder abuse so we can all do our part to support everyone as they age.
WEAAD ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
National Center of Elder Abuse Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to the lack of supports for older people in our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. Get involved in creating a stronger society that safeguards our communities and prevents abuse.
Eldercare Locator The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Since 1991, the Eldercare Locator has been linking those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction.
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Daphne Phillips
You can also participate by sitting, moving your legs in stepping motion, use your Ellipse or old school leg exercise equipment-wear you favorite purple shirt, set your timer-on your phone for a mile, use your kitchen timer, watch that hour long program or listen to your favorite walking music ( i love Silk Sonics/Bruno Mars),walk with those grandkids and send in that selfie. Oh, I forgot, GrandPad has those jams to sit your walk to. 🙂
Janet E. Ward
Thank you for data.
Carlyn Webber
I fully understand the situation of the abused!
Laura
Sounds good 👍🏻
Laura
Sounds good
redie
good stuff. good report. hope all goes well
Donna W
Thank you for making us aware of resourses to help seniors who have been abused.
Paul Klos
Where are the starting locations for the 1 mile walks in St. Louis & St. Charles counties during the weekend of June 13-14?
Aging Ahead
This is a virtual 1 mile walk. You can walk in your neighborhood or community and share a picture with us on our social media. Have fun.
Mildred Perry
Thanks for the information I will participate
Ms. Velvet R. Grant
I understand not to EVEN MISUNDERSTAND that AS WE AGE WE should not MISTREAT one another NO MATTER WHAT YOUR FINANCIAL, FAMILY, RELIGION, ETC.ETC.ETC. STANCE MAYBE.
donald wright jr
Thanks for keeping us information , Good stuff