2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

Campaign Overview

June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. The month centers around World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, a global observance launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported nationally by the USC-based National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA).

WEAAD is a call to action for communities everywhere to stand up for the rights and safety of older people.

In Los Angeles County, the Aging & Disabilities Department (AD) is proud to join this movement with a local campaign that honors older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers—and reflects our commitment to building inclusive, protective, and respectful communities.

Throughout the month of June, we will share educational resources, raise public awareness, host a webinar, and lead community outreach events.

We invite caregivers, service providers, advocates, and residents across L.A. County to join us in recognizing WEAAD and standing together for elder justice.

2025 WEAAD Theme: “Dignity. Safety. Justice for All.”

This year’s theme—“Dignity. Safety. Justice for All.”—is a unifying message that underscores the importance of protecting the rights of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers throughout Los Angeles County.

It reminds us that everyone deserves to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation—and reinforces our Department’s role as a champion for elder justice and inclusive services.

Together, we can create a County where dignity is honored, safety is ensured, and justice is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability.

Key Event

This informative session will explore the different forms of elder abuse—physical, emotional, financial, and neglect—and provide vital information on how to recognize warning signs, respond appropriately, and implement effective prevention strategies.

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PST)

Who Should Attend:
Caregivers, service providers, advocates, and anyone committed to supporting older adults.

What You’ll Learn:

– How to identify and respond to elder abuse

– Practical tools for prevention and reporting

– Resources available through protective and aging services

– Collaborative approaches to safeguarding older adults

Join us for this important conversation led by experts in aging, healthcare, and protective systems, and learn how we can all play a role in keeping older adults safe and respected.

🔗 Register now: ow.ly/K6Mv50VWCgL

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Key Messages

Everyone deserves to age with dignity, free from abuse or neglect.

Elder abuse is more common than many think—and often goes unreported.

Abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of race, gender, income, or ability.

We all have a role to play in protecting older and dependent adults.

Education, empathy, and early intervention save lives.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Help raise awareness about elder abuse by sharing our campaign on social media! Use our ready-to-share graphics, sample posts, and hashtags to amplify the message of “Dignity. Safety. Justice for All.” Together, we can protect and empower older adults and caregivers across Los Angeles County.

AD Handles:

• Facebook & Instagram: @LACounty4AD
• X (Twitter) & LinkedIn: @LACountyAD

Hashtags

#WEAAD

#LACountyAD

#ElderJustice

#ProtectOurElders

#AgingWithDignity

#CaregiverSupport

#DisabilityRights

#StopElderAbuse

Helpful Resources

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)

Educational materials, prevention strategies, and reporting guidance.
ncea.acl.gov

USC Center for Elder Justice – WEAAD Hub

Official WEAAD site with toolkits, graphics, and event listings.
eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Info on types of elder abuse, how to spot it, and how to report.
nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

Federal elder justice initiatives and long-term care ombudsman information.
acl.gov/programs/elder-justice

California Adult Protective Services (APS)

Information on how APS protects older and dependent adults across the state.
cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services

World Health Organization

Facts on Abuse of Older People

who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people