WEAAD
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{. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15th.
Background and Purpose:
WEAAD was established by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) at the United Nations in 2006.
It was officially recognized as a United Nations Day in 2011.
The day provides a global opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse and neglect, advocating for stronger protections and a better understanding of its impact.
Elder abuse encompasses various forms, including:
Neglect
Financial Exploitation
Emotional abuse
Physical harm
WEAAD encourages individuals and communities to take action to combat elder abuse and support older adults. }
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Here’s what you can do to help protect the seniors in your life.
Talk about money: Maintain open lines of communication with elderly family members about their financial matters and discuss creating a financial plan to manage their affairs. Learn more at Aging Parents?
5 Money Topics to Discuss.
Stay informed: Be aware of the common signs of financial exploitation, such as sudden changes in accounts, estate planning documents, or unexplained withdrawals or spending.
Report suspicions: If you suspect that an elderly person is being financially exploited, it’s crucial to report it. You can contact local adult protective services, law enforcement, and financial institutions where they hold accounts.
Here’s how seniors can protect themselves.
Stay connected: Keep in touch with loved ones and remain active in your community to reduce isolation and vulnerability.
Plan for the challenges of aging: Be prepared to manage your money and financial assets as you get older by ensuring you have all of your documents organized. Learn more here.
Regularly review your finances: Learn about who can help you manage your assets, including how to use power of attorneys. Check out our Financial Caregiving 101 article to learn more.
Add a trusted contact: Designate a trusted contact to provide another layer of protection to help keep your accounts safe. You can find out more about trusted contacts by reading Why You Should Establish Trusted Contacts.
Protect your personal information: Don’t give out your Social Security, credit card, bank account numbers, or passwords over phone or email.
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