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Elder Abuse takes many
forms: physical, sexual, financial, psychological, neglect - and most
often it is perpetrated by someone known by the Elder . If you don't
think this is a problem in your community - you have not looked deeply
enough into the care or lack of care the Elders around you receive.
June
has become the month during which International attention is focused on
the plight of Elders in all societies. June 15 is recognized as World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day and like Elder's themselves, this day receives
brief mention and fades back into obscurity. Every day of every year
needs to be Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The greatest form of
Elder Abuse is not physical. It is not sexual and not even financial or
psychological. The greatest form of Elder abuse is not perpetrated by
criminals or family members. The greatest form of social abuse in the
world today is societal neglect. Even cultures where aging has
traditionally been a source of respect, accomplishment and pride, aging
individuals are being seen as burdens on society, as individuals who
drain scarce resources, and as reminders that our lives are inherently
terminal. Read More
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