Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Horrendously the figures have risen dramatically.

“Before the pandemic, it was reported to be around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. who experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase.”

Please read this enlightening piece about the 9 different types of elder abuse, including self-neglect. There is help! So make sure the elders you know are protected!

President Biden also has a number of important points to make in his Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2022. We suggest you read it here.