Wear Purple and Support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Take an active role in protecting vulnerable and older adults! Click here to watch a video of DHHS Secretary, Al Delia, speak on Elder Abuse awareness.  

The NC Division of Aging and Adult Services posted these suggestions on their website:

Show the world that you care. Wear something purple to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2012.

SPEAK OUT. Don’t ignore this problem-it’s not going away. Advocate for funding of the Elder Justice Act passed in March 2010 and passage of the Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011.

REPORT suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services in the North Carolina county where the adult lives. Contact information for County Departments of Social Services is at this website: www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/local

VOLUNTEER in local programs that provide assistance and support for vulnerable and older adults in your community and long term care facilities.

EDUCATE yourself, family, and community about Elder Abuse by visiting the following websites:

Elder Justice Coalition website http://www.elderjusticecoalition.com/

National Center on Elder Abuse website www.ncea.aoa.gov

National Adult Protective Services Association website www.apsnetwork.org

National Long Term Care Ombudsman Association website www.ltcombudsman.org

 North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services at www.ncdhhs.gov/aging

 

Elder Abuse Awareness Month

North Carolina recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness month between Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June. To gear up for this month follow these links to educate yourself about what Elder Abuse is and how you can create awareness and help with prevention.

Elder Justice Coalition: http://www.elderjusticecoalition.com

National Center on Elder Abuse: www.ncea.aoa.gov

NC DAAS: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/eaday/index.htm