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2025 Theme: Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities: Through Data and Action
Despite increased awareness, many countries still lack reliable, disaggregated data, and staff shortages or lack of adequate training, continue to create high-risk conditions for abuse and neglect. A World Health Organization (WHO)-supported study revealed that nearly 64% of institutional staff admitted to abusive behavior in the previous year, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.

This year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) will focus on the abuse of older adults in longterm care facilities. Whereas most older people live in the community, institutional care is a reality for many. As the need for institutional care grows with global aging, so do concerns about safeguarding the rights, safety, and dignity of residents is of outmost importance.

With a global ageing population and increasing reliance on institutional care, ensuring residents’ safety and dignity is more urgent than ever