It's painful to think about, but elder abuse is a widespread problem. Financial abuse, fraud, withholding medication, food or personal care are all forms of abuse that many community members are unaware of. WEAAD was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. The United Nations General Assembly designated that date as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day in which the entire world voices its opposition to all forms of abuse of the older persons. June 15th WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY Building Strong Support for Elders WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY THURSDAY, JUNE 15th, 2023 SENIOR SAFETY EVENT Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, Penticton UNIT 139, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Get tips on how to stay safe in your home Learn how not to get scammed Advice given on keeping your money safe Know how to report if you or someone you know is abused www.seniorswellnesssociety.com It's painful to think about , but elder abuse is a widespread problem . Financial abuse , fraud , withholding medication , food or personal care are all forms of abuse that many community members are unaware of . WEAAD was launched on June 15 , 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization . The United Nations General Assembly designated that date as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day , a day in which the entire world voices its opposition to all forms of abuse of the older persons . June 15th WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY Building Strong Support for Elders WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY THURSDAY , JUNE 15th , 2023 SENIOR SAFETY EVENT Cherry Lane Shopping Centre , Penticton UNIT 139 , 10:00 am - 12 : 00 pm Get tips on how to stay safe in your home Learn how not to get scammed Advice given on keeping your money safe Know how to report if you or someone you know is abused www.seniorswellnesssociety.com