Australia highest number of Holocaust survivors per capita outside of Israel

June 19, 2014

According to the Australian Ageing Agenda, viagra Australia has the highest number of Holocaust survivors per capita outside of Israel. Aged Care providers need to be aware and trained for the distinct care needs of survivors of torture and trauma. ACLS have specific courses to educate staff on the important triggers, factors and care needs for survivors and older people in similar situations. For more information on the Australian Ageing Agenda Special report: http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2014/06/12/guns-fell-silent/

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2014

June 4, 2014

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is fast approaching, check on the 15th of June 2014 the United Nations come together to raise public awareness and support older people experiencing or at risk of experiencing abuse.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a wonderful opportunity to share information about abuse, buy neglect and exploitation in later life. Each year on or around June 15th, capsule communities and municipalities around the world plan activities and programs to recognise WEAAD.

The World Health Organization describes elder abuse as a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, loss of productivity, isolation and despair. (WHO 2002 Active Ageing Policy Framework). As such, it is an issue that affects not only the person who is impacted directly but also the broader community.

Here are some activities we can do to get involved:

• Developing an educational program or press conference;

• Volunteering to call or visit an isolated senior; or

• Submitting an editorial or press release to your local newspaper to create awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

For more information about World Elder Abuse Day 2014, please go to: http://weaad.org.au

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April 29, 2014

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