June 15th marks World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day
We
also heard from Irene Snell-Carroll – WC Provincial Director at
the Age-in-Action. On Friday June 15th, we are commemorating World
Elderly Abuse Awareness Day which urges all schools, community leaders and
interested persons to highlight its importance, to identify abuse and to learn
what action can be taken to prevent and hopefully curb it. The elderly in South Africa face: Abuse, including systemic abuse
and corruption, Inadequate health care in communities, Lack of housing
facilities, Poor health and nutritional status, Too few community based
services, Social Security System and HIV/AIDS pandemic. They will be hosting an
event in Mitchell’s Plain from 09:00AM . For further information you
can contact the Age-in-Action on (021) 423 0204 or visit the website www.age-in-action.co.za
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