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Presidential Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024

Original title: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2024

June 14, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This highlights federal resources and policy priorities aimed at protecting older Americans from physical, emotional, and financial exploitation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Older Americans

The document outlines federal initiatives and funding aimed at their protection from abuse, financial exploitation, and care quality standards.

Family caregivers and care workers

The administration is implementing executive actions to support these individuals and increase the share of Medicaid payments for home care workers.

Adult Protective Services

The agency is the recipient of federal funding to support investigations and resource provision for survivors.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 14, 2024.

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Summary

President Biden issued a designating June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The document outlines federal efforts to combat elder abuse, including funding for Adult Protective Services, consumer protection initiatives against scams, and executive actions to support caregivers and nursing home quality.

Key Facts

  • Up to five million older Americans face some form of abuse annually.
  • The administration has dedicated over $430 million to Adult Protective Services to date.
  • Americans over 60 lost over $3 billion to scams in the previous year.
  • The President's new budget proposes a $30 million investment to strengthen elder abuse resources.
  • The proclamation officially designates June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Why It Matters

This highlights federal resources and policy priorities aimed at protecting older Americans from physical, emotional, and financial exploitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
It is a day to recommit to standing with elder abuse survivors, raise awareness about the issue, and work toward a world where older people do not live in fear of violence or neglect.
What specific actions is the administration taking to protect older Americans from financial scams?
The Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taking action to identify and crack down on loan scams, mortgage scams, junk fees, and price gouging.

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High Cost of Elder Fraud

The document explicitly links the $3 billion in annual losses by seniors to scams as a primary driver for current regulatory agency crackdowns.

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Connected Entities

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organizationConsumer Financial Protection BureauMap →
organizationDepartment of StateMap →
personJoseph R. Biden Jr.Map →
organizationFederal Communications CommissionMap →
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Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy10
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