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World Elder Abuse Day
By iambeyondbrave

Did you know that 1 in 6 elder people have experienced some form of abuse in the past year? World Elder Abuse Day is used to bring awareness to the social issues which affect the health and rights of millions of elders all over the world.

United Nations General Assembly designated June 8th for World Elder Abuse Day.  Elder abuse can lead to serious physical injuries and long term psychological issues.

Everyone should be treated with respect no matter how old. Especially our elders who are much more fragile than the rest of us.

 Especially our elders who are much more fragile than the rest of us

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