Last week President Obama declared June 14 to be World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, saying: Every American deserves the chance to live out the full measure of their days in health and security. Yet, every year, millions of older Americans are denied that most basic opportunity due to abuse, neglect, or exploitation. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we call attention to this global public health issue, and we rededicate ourselves to providing our elders the care and protection they deserve. To read the complete proclamation,  click here .

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