Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in California. It highlights the increasing population of older adults in the state, the prevalence of abuse, and the barriers that prevent reporting. The resolution emphasizes the importance of raising awareness, identifying warning signs, and collaborating to combat abuse and protect vulnerable adults.
Key provisions
- Proclaims June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the increasing population of older Californians and the prevalence of abuse.
- Calls for increased public awareness of elder and disability abuse.
- Encourages reporting suspected abuse to relevant agencies.
- References efforts to improve data collection and analysis of abuse cases.
- Acknowledges the need to remove outdated terminology like ‘dependent adult’.
- Connects the resolution to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
- References the Master Plan for Aging and its focus on inclusion and equity.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- Adults with disabilities
- Family members and caregivers of older adults and adults with disabilities
- Social service agencies
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- The resolution advocates for the use of ‘adults with disabilities’ instead of ‘dependent adults’ to reflect a more respectful and accurate understanding of the population.
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