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
Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness
Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...
