World Elder Abuse Awareness DayWe take this stand for elder justice as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect each of our lives and create new threats and challenges.
We know that strong supports and strong social connections are critical to preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and supporting survivors. Many of these supports and connections are being strained by physical distancing measures we are all taking to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even as the country begins to reopen, many older adults who face higher risk of serious illness will need to continue taking additional precautions such as staying at home.
We can all do our part to maintain the bonds of social connection within our communities while we are physically apart - whether we're organizing a virtual family gathering or just calling to check in. This crisis has brought out the best in so many people, including many aging services professionals who have gone the extra mile to maintain critical services and supports for older adults.
Unfortunately, crises can also bring out the worst in some people. It seems like every day we hear about a new scam trying to take advantage of this pandemic to steal from older Americans. These scams are often carried out through calls, e-mails, or text messages claiming to be from federal or state agencies., we heard from our federal partners who are working to stop these scammers.
What has not changed is our commitment to the principle that older adults are equal members of our communities, entitled to the same dignity, rights, and security that each of us expect at any age. Today, on WEAAD, I challenge all of us to think about what we can do in our own lives to uphold that principle. It is those everyday actions, combined with the work being done by organizations and governments around the world, that will make it possible for us to make that principle a universal truth.
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ACLgov Please investigate NY governor Andrew Cuomo
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SecAzar ACLgov Does anyone actually still believe this administration gives one twit about the 'rights and dignity of older Americans' or any of it's citizens for that matter? HHS_ASH SecAzar ACLgov CDCgov DHSgov WhiteHouse POTUS Cabinet JoeBiden 2020Vision
SecAzar ACLgov and not kill them by sending sick people back into nursing homes like in NY
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fema ACLgov Picked up lunch at sandwich shop, as I was headed back to my car a gray headed man dropped his bags by accident in the parking lot. I helped him to his truck. Never asked his age - would’ve done the same for a woman a child anyone. Special Interest groups are sapping our country
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