WHEREAS, Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them
to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and vital participating members of our communities; and

WHEREAS, in 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed a day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 17th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Its recognition will promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults; and

WHEREAS, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) recognize the importance of taking action to raise awareness, prevent and address elder abuse; and

WHEREAS, as our population lives longer, we are presented with an opportunity to think about our collective needs and future as a nation; and

WHEREAS, Ageism and social isolation are major causes of elder abuse in the United States;

WHEREAS, recognizing that it is up to all of us, to ensure that proper social structures exist so people can retain community and societal connections, reducing the likelihood of abuse;

WHEREAS, preventing abuse of older adults through maintaining and improving social supports like senior centers, human services and transportation will allow everyone to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of our communities;

WHEREAS, where there is justice there can be no abuse; therefore, NCEA urges
all people to restore justice by honoring older adults. Join us in our engaging and empowering movement and putting an end to abuse;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim June 15 2023 as

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY IN NEVADA