by James Fuccione | Jun 4, 2025 | News and Updates
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...
by James Fuccione | Nov 20, 2024 | News and Updates
Every year, ACL’s Eldercare Locator leads “Home for the Holidays,” a campaign to encourage friends and families to use holiday visits as an opportunity to talk about an important topic affecting the health and well-being of older adults. This year, the focus is...
by James Fuccione | Oct 9, 2024 | Data and Reports
Elder mistreatment—which refers to physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; fraud and financial exploitation; and neglect—is a serious public health issue and growing area of concern as the percentage of the U.S. population age 60 and older continues to rise....
by James Fuccione | Jun 12, 2024 | News and Updates
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs. Each year, June 15th is designated as World...
by James Fuccione | Oct 30, 2023 | News and Updates
The Eldercare Locator and Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL) managed by Administration for Community Living (ACL) are trusted resources that help connect older adults and people with disabilities with resources in their community. Recently, Eldercare...
