BWG Proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025

World Elder Abuse Day

June 15, 2025

WHEREAS: Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in 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 this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the importance of taking action to invest in creating social change, prioritize the prevention of elder abuse, and raise awareness to foster a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults and their rights; and

WHEREAS: Elder abuse has a significant impact on the lives of older adults and families; and is not limited to race, gender, culture, or circumstance, regardless of whether the abuse is physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or neglect; and

WHEREAS: Preventing abuse of older adults through improving and maintaining social and health services and systems such as housing, income security, and safety will improve their quality of life and allow them to live independently and contribute to the vibrancy of Ontario; and

WHEREAS: Ageism and social isolation are major causes of elder abuse in Ontario; and

WHEREAS: Preventing abuse of older adults will help improve their quality of life and allow older adults to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of Ontario; and

WHEREAS: Where there is respect for human rights, equality, and justice there can be no abuse; therefore, all residents are urged to join this global movement to promote the Rights of Older Adults, Stop Abuse, and Restore Respect

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim June 15, 2025 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.