June 15, 2011, is the 6th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – an international effort in support of the United Nation’s International Plan of Action on Ageing acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. The Administration on Aging (AoA) is honored to once again publicly observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, putting abuse and neglect of older persons in a global spotlight. To learn more about this day and how you and your members can do your part to end elder abuse, please go to: http://ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/About/Initiatives/Join_Us_Campaign.aspx
Why Social Workers Should Talk to Their Clients About Conscious Living – and Dying
National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is April 16th, is a good reminder for social workers on the importance of discussing advance care planning. It’s one of the many reasons social workers should talk to their clients about conscious Living – and Dying.
