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June 15, 2020 all-day
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Key Facts about Elder Abuse by the United Nations: Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as populations age worldwide.
Rates of abuse may be higher for older people living in institutions than in the community.
Elder abuse can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term psychological consequences.
Elder abuse is predicted to increase as many countries are experiencing rapidly ageing populations.
The global population of people aged 60 years and older will more than double, from 900 million in 2015 to about 2 billion in 2050.

June 15th every year, a global day for Elder Abuse Day, worldwide. Why do we need a day to acknowledge Elder Abuse? To find out more information click on the link below.

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Virtually all countries are expected to see substantial growth in the number of older persons between 2015 and 2030, and that growth will be faster in developing regions. Because the numbers of older persons are growing, the amount of elder abuse can be expected to grow with it. While the taboo topi…