“Ask the Expert” Facebook Forum on Elder Abuse: VetoViolence Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

“Ask the Expert” Facebook Forum on Elder Abuse: VetoViolence Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Interact with CDC’s elder abuse prevention experts this week on Facebook! Dates: June 10-14, 2013 Where: VetoViolence on Facebook The VetoViolence Facebook page and the Ageless Alliance are co-sponsoring an “Ask the Expert” Facebook Forum on Elder Abuse, June 10-14, to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Elder abuse is any type of abuse or neglect of people 60 and older by a caregiver or another person in a relationship with an expectation of trust. In a national study conducted in 2008, one in 10 elders reported experiencing emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment or potential neglect in the year before the survey. CDC and the Ageless Alliance are committed to stopping elder abuse before it begins with prevention strategies based on best available evidence. If you have questions about risk factors, prevention methods, or related issues, CDC has answers. Post as a comment to a status update or on the Timeline. We look forward to your input and joining the discussion! Learn More VetoViolence Facebook Page Elder Maltreatment Prevention Understanding Elder Maltreatment Factsheet