World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed each year on June 15 to raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. It is an opportunity for communities to promote dignity, safety, respect, and strong support systems for older adults.
About World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 to help raise awareness of elder abuse as a human rights issue and a public health issue. It encourages dialogue, education, prevention, and community action.
Recognize the Signs
Elder abuse can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, self-neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation. Raising awareness helps communities recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and connect older adults to support.
Raise Awareness in Your Community
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day can be recognized through local awareness campaigns, educational events, community outreach, social media engagement, and other activities that help promote safety, dignity, and respect for older adults.
For current national campaign materials, outreach ideas, and elder justice resources, explore the links below.
- Visit the Administration for Community Living World Elder Abuse Awareness Day page
- Explore World Elder Abuse Awareness Day resources from the National Center on Elder Abuse
- Explore elder justice toolkits and campaign examples
- Visit the Administration for Community Living Elder Justice resource hub
Connecticut Reporting and Help
If you suspect that an older adult living in the community is experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment, or self-neglect, contact Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly.
- Report elder abuse to Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly
- Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-888-385-4225
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Help for Residents in Long Term Care Settings
If the concern involves a resident of a nursing home, residential care home, assisted living community, or another long term care setting, contact the Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for advocacy and support.
- Contact the Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Statewide toll free number: 1-866-388-1888
Connecticut Resource Guide
The Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program has developed a guide to help individuals better understand, identify, and respond to abuse and neglect concerns.
Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut
The Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut offers information and resources for individuals, caregivers, family members, professionals, and communities working to prevent abuse and protect the rights of older adults.
- Visit the Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut
- Explore Connecticut elder justice resources
- Learn more about reporting elder abuse in Connecticut
National Elder Abuse Resources
For national information, training materials, research, prevention resources, and public awareness materials, visit: