Our Mission
Stopping the abuse of older people!
Elder abuse is an important public health problem. A 2017 review of 52 studies in 28 countries from diverse regions estimated that over the past year 1 in 6 people (15.7%) aged 60 years and older were subjected to some form of abuse.
Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults.
The abuse of older people can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect.
“Older adults are abused by family members, caregivers or strangers. … But abuse almost never stops until someone does something to stop it…”
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) definition of the abuse of older people:
“A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” 25.
Our Experience
Our People
Our People
We are caregivers who work to help older adults stay connected to their communities while preventing elder abuse and intervening if it occurs. These unsung heroes include family members, Adult Protective Services workers, social service providers, nonprofit victim services organizations, long-term care ombudspersons, law enforcement officers, judges and judicial personnel, legal professionals, health care professionals, and financial professionals.
Our Promise
Our Promise
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated injustices faced by far too many of the most vulnerable among us, including older Americans and elderly people around the world. For too long, elderly people have faced abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Even before the beginning of the worst pandemic in more than a century, a study supported by the Justice Department’s National Institute of Justice found that at least one in 10 older Americans are victims of some form of elder abuse each year.
Globally, the number of cases of elder abuse is projected to increase as many countries have rapidly ageing populations whose needs may not be fully met due to resource constraints. It is predicted that by the year 2050, the global population of people aged 60 years and older will more than double, from 900 million in 2015 to about 2 billion, with the vast majority of older people living in low- and middle-income countries. If the proportion of elder abuse victims remains constant, the number of victims will increase rapidly due to population ageing, growing to 320 million victims by 2050.
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Law & Justice
Laws are set standards, principles, and procedures that must be followed in society. Law is mainly made for implementing justice in society. There are various types of laws framed like criminal laws, civil laws, and international laws.
Green & Burials
Green burial is designed to have a minimal environmental impact and conserve natural resources. Also called natural burial or eco-friendly burial, green burial emphasizes simplicity and sustainability.
Help & Guide
Some older people experiencing elder abuse may not seek help because of: feelings of guilt and shame. fear of retaliation. fear of damaging family relationships. If you’re a concerned friend, neighbor, or family member, contact us.
Introduction:
Globally, the number of cases of elder abuse is projected to increase as many countries have rapidly ageing populations whose needs may not be fully met due to resource constraints. It is predicted that by the year 2050, the global population of people aged 60 years and older will more than double, from 900 million in 2015 to about 2 billion, with the vast majority of older people living in low- and middle-income countries. If the proportion of elder abuse victims remains constant, the number of victims will increase rapidly due to population ageing, growing to 320 million victims by 2050.
Some of Our Services
Law & Justice
Laws are set standards, principles, and procedures that must be followed in society. Law is mainly made for implementing justice in society. There are various types of laws framed like criminal laws, civil laws, and international laws.
Green & Burials
Green burial is designed to have a minimal environmental impact and conserve natural resources. Also called natural burial or eco-friendly burial, green burial emphasizes simplicity and sustainability.
Help & Guide
Some older people experiencing elder abuse may not seek help because of: feelings of guilt and shame. fear of retaliation. fear of damaging family relationships. If you’re a concerned friend, neighbor, or family member, contact us.
THE WHITE HOUSE
A Proclamation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2021
JUNE 14, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Older Americans make invaluable contributions to our families, our communities, and our Nation every day. But for far too many, the sacred promise of aging with dignity in America is broken by unconscionable incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Americans of all ages join the international community to raise awareness and help bring an end to elder abuse.
Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as exploitation and neglect. Every year, one in ten Americans aged 60 and older experiences abuse — and for every case of elder abuse that comes to the attention of authorities, it is estimated that 23 cases are never brought to light. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also seen a chilling increase in hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans, many of whom have been elders. These attacks are shameful and deeply un-American.
Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/06/14/a-proclamation-on-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-2021/
JOE R. BIDEN JR.
46th. President of the United States of America
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