World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021: Impact Of COVID-19 On The Elderly

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: A United Nations designated day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed on June 15

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: With COVID-19 and the lockdowns, the elderly among us have become even more vulnerable to abuse, violence and lack of care. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on June 15, aims to address the issues of abuse and lack of care faced by the elderly. "The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating impact on older people in developing countries," UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said in his message on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  Rates of elder abuse - a global issue affecting millions of older people worldwide - have increased during the pandemic.On Tuesday's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I urge increased prevention & response measures to protect and uphold the health & human rights of older people.