World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15

Today represents the one day of the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering of older adults.

Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the health and human rights of millions of older persons around the world, and an issue which deserves the attention of the international community.

Facts About Elder Abuse From The World Health Organization

• 1 in 6 older adults worldwide have been abused in the past year.
  
  
• As many as 2 out of 3 people with dementia have been abused.
  
  
• Victims of elder abuse were twice as likely to die compared to older people who did not report abuse.
  
  
• The United States spends $5.3 billion each year in medical costs from violent injuries to older people.

Click here to view the complete Elder Abuse Infographic.