World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Events Planned In Broome County New York

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday, June 15th, 2024. It's a day celebrated each year globally, providing an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people.

It began in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nation, and this year's theme is "Building Strong Supports for Elders."

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day theme, Building Strong Support for Elders, is rooted in the evidence-based Reframing Elder Abuse communications strategy. This strategy… promotes a solutions-oriented, community-based approach to elder abuse and the interrelated problem of ageism. - Socialworkers.org

 

Locally, as part of this year's celebration, the Family Violence Prevention Council of Broome County will be hosting an event at the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City, called "Senior Showcase: Empowering the Golden Years."

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During this free event, members of the aging community will be able to check out information on pre-retirement, retirement, and caretaking issues alongside scam prevention and financial wellness.

The Family Violence Prevention Council of Broome County notes that over 35 local resources will be at event from 10 a.m.,. to 2 p.m. on June 15th, providing information on resources, programs, tips, and tools to build a strong support system for the aging community in Broome County.

For more information on the local World Elder Abuse Awareness day, contact the family Violence Prevention Council of Broome County at (607) 778-2153 or visit the Go Broome County website.