This resolution formally designates June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It highlights the scale of elder abuse in the United States, citing statistics showing that about 1 in 10 adults over 60 experience abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation each year, with financial losses reaching tens of billions of dollars annually. The resolution recognizes the work of professionals such as adult protective services staff, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and long-term care ombudsman programs in combating elder abuse, and commends organizations like the Elder Justice Coalition for raising public awareness. It also encourages the public, professionals, and federal agencies to strengthen efforts to recognize, report, and prevent elder abuse, particularly given increased risks tied to social isolation and past pandemic-related disruptions. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new programs, funding, or binding legal requirements, but serves to draw national attention to the issue and support existing prevention initiatives.
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