Learning More about Elder Abuse Prevention Resources on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WEAAD is a great opportunity to bring communities together and build awareness of elder abuse; however, it’s certainly not the only day we can bring attention to this hidden issue. Please use the following resources and guides to educate our community about the role EVERYONE can play in ending elder abuse.
The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
In addition, WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The Howard County Office on Aging and Independence has a wealth of resources for families. Topics range from how to identify different types of elder abuse to preventing financial scams and frauds. There is also an Elder Abuse Awareness Guide and various organizations to contact if you, or someone you love, are a victim of elder abuse.
FAQ on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation:
Additional resources can be found on the National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA) website:
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. First established by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) in 1988 as a national elder abuse resource center, the NCEA was granted a permanent home at AoA in the 1992 amendments made to Title II of the Older Americans Act.
To carry out its mission, the NCEA disseminates elder abuse information to professionals and the public, also provides technical assistance and training to states and community-based organizations. The NCEA:
- makes news and resources available on-line and an easy-to-use format
- collaborates on research
- provides training
- identifies and provides information about promising practices and interventions
- operates a listserve forum for professionals
- provides subject matter expertise on program development
Siku ya Ujuzi wa Ukatili wa Wazee Ulimwenguni (WEAAD) ni fursa nzuri ya kuleta jamii pamoja na kujenga ufahamu wa unyanyasaji wa wazee; hata hivyo, kwa hakika sio siku pekee tunaweza kuleta tahadhari kwa suala hili lililofichwa. Tafadhali tumia rasilimali na miongozo ifuatayo ili kuelimisha jamii yetu juu ya jukumu ambalo kila mtu anaweza kucheza katika kumaliza unyanyasaji wa wazee. WEAAD ni fursa kwa jamii duniani kote kukuza uelewa bora wa unyanyasaji na kutelekezwa kwa wazee kwa kuongeza ufahamu wa mchakato wa kitamaduni, kijamii, kiuchumi na idadi ya watu ambao huathiri unyanyasaji na kutelekezwa kwa wazee. WEAAD pia inasaidia Mpango wa Kimataifa wa Shughuli wa Umoja wa Mataifa unaokubali umuhimu wa unyanyasaji wa wazee kama suala la afya ya umma na haki za binadamu. WEAAD ni wito wa hatua kwa watu binafsi, mashirika, na jamii ili kuongeza ufahamu juu ya unyanyasaji wa wazee, kupuuzwa, na unyonyaji. Ofisi ya Kaunti ya Howard ya Kuzeeka na Uhuru ina rasilimali nyingi kwa familia. Mada hizo huanzia jinsi ya kutambua aina tofauti za unyanyasaji wa wazee hadi kuzuia udanganyifu wa kifedha na ulaghai. Kuna pia Mwongozo wa Uhamasishaji wa Utendaji Baya kwa Wazee na mashirika mbalimbali ya kuwasiliana ikiwa wewe, au mtu unayempenda, ni mwathirika wa unyanyasaji wa wazee. Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ya National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA), kituo cha kitaifa cha kuzuia unyanyasaji wa wazee ni kituo cha kitaifa cha kuzuia unyanyasaji wa wazee. "Kama ""Kituo cha Taifa cha Matumizi mabaya ya Wazee,"" NCEA ilianzishwa na Shirika la Usimamizi wa Wazee la Marekani mnamo 1988 na kuanzishwa na Shirika la Usimamizi wa Wazee la Marekani mnamo 1992." Ili kutekeleza utume wake, NCEA inashiriki habari za unyanyasaji wa wazee kwa wataalamu na umma, pia hutoa msaada wa kiufundi na mafunzo kwa majimbo na mashirika ya jamii. NCEA: - hufanya habari na rasilimali zinazopatikana mtandaoni na muundo rahisi kutumia - inashiriki katika utafiti - hutoa mafunzo - hutambua na hutoa habari juu ya mazoea na hatua za kuahidi - inafanya kazi ya jukwaa la orodha kwa wataalamu - hutoa utaalam wa mada juu ya maendeleo ya programu