World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Elder Abuse Observance June 15, 2009

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Abuse takes many forms: emotional, financial exploitation, physical, sexual, neglect, and self-neglect. Unfortunately, only 20 percent or less of all elder abuse and neglect cases are reported nationally. Elders can be abused in their home or in institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes or other long- term care facilities. Victims are often hidden behind closed doors, with little hope of assistance or recognition.

As citizens, we are required by California Law to report any knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The goal of the day is to recognize elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue and to raise awareness to ultimately put an end to the abuse and neglect of older adults. This annual observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is sponsored by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). Show your support by hosting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities such as educational programs, community proclamations and other cultural events. The color for the day is purple and the theme for the day is “My World…Your World…Our World-Free of Elder Abuse.”

So on June 15, show the world you care about ending elder abuse and neglect by wearing something purple and taking a stand against elder abuse.

Remember to report suspected cases of elder abuse and immediately contact Steven Peck’s Premier legal toll free at 1-866-999-9085 to talk to an experienced elder abuse and neglect attorney. By doing so, you can save someone’s life.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.