Join us in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15. This global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness and promote education on the issue of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
March 9, 2023 is National Slam the Scam Day. As part of a campaign by the Social Security Administration the day is meant to bring awareness to the prevalence and pervasiveness of internet scams. The Social Security Administration will be sharing details and resources on scam prevention leading up to the day.
Click here to learn more about scam prevention.
The 11th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018. 1 in 4 adults age 65+ falls each year. This day is intended to increase awareness and educate others about fall prevention strategies. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has resources, templates, and activity ideas for Falls Prevention Awareness Day. NCOA and partners will also be hosting a Facebook Live event on Thursday, September 20, 2018 and a Twitter chat on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Every year on June 15, we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This is an opportunity to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect, and to continue to commit to preserving the rights of older adults. In the lead up to WEAAD, ACL and ACL and the National Center on Elder Abuse have planned many activities and developed several resources.
On May 25th, more than 1,000 local organizations will host senior health & wellness events for 100,000+ older adults across the country on the same day, as part of the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the
