Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and it is an initiative launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organisation at the United Nations.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020's theme is "Lifting Up Voices".
The principal goal of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is to provide our communities around the globe with an opportunity to get a better knowledge of abuse and neglect of older people.
All types of elder abuse can have an impact on the health and well-being of the older person including:
- Injuries
- Lasting disabilities
- Worsened health conditions
- Loneliness
- Anxiety
- Loss of dignity, trust and hope
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