WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY (WEEAD)

About:

• Date of observance: 15th of June every year.
  
  
• Objective of the day: To voice opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on elderly people.
  
  
• History: It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), who first established the commemoration in 2006.
  
  

The Impact of COVID-19 on older persons

• An estimated 66% of people aged 70 and over have at least one underlying condition, placing them at increased risk of severe impact from COVID-19.
  
  
• The COVID-19 pandemic may significantly lower older persons’ incomes and living standards. Already, less than 20% of older persons of retirement age receiving a pension.