SC World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and Resources

Each year in June, organizations from across the great state of South Carolina will rally together to support older adults aging gracefully.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. 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.