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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15

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June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Since 2006, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 has raised visibility on elder abuse, promoting seniors’ safety through global events. Elder abuse networks, like CNPEA, lead WEAAD activities to mobilize communities and promote respect for older adults. KnowledgeFlow extends this care online with cybersecurity initiatives for seniors, who are frequent targets of cybercrime. In 2022 alone, 17,000 reported cases resulted in $137.8 million in losses, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and protection to safeguard seniors’ digital security and well-being.

Our Cybersafety Initiatives for Older Adults

We have developed comprehensive Cybersafety Initiatives to empower seniors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves. These initiatives enable seniors to navigate the digital world safely, ensuring their financial and personal information remains secure while maintaining their social connections.

KnowledgeNet: Our Newest Program – Avoid Getting Caught in our Phishing Net!
  • Our newly released initiative, a 3-part program designed by seniors for seniors to reduce the impact of cyber fraud and online scams.
  • By providing seniors with the tools and knowledge to recognize and avoid scams, we help protect their financial and personal information from cybercriminals.
KnowledgeWeb: Knowledge To Help You Manage Your Finances in the Digital Age.
  • It can be difficult for seniors to stay involved in daily financial activities such as bill paying, finance monitoring, depositing and withdrawing of funds, filing taxes, etc. as more of these activities are done online.
  • We created the Digital Financial Literacy Program – to help seniors understand and feel confident using these important tools.

Stay Safe Online With Our Resources

To further support our senior community, we offer a range of comprehensive cybersafety resources:

The Grandparent Scam: 5 Helpful Tips To Tell Fraud From Family: This resource provides practical tips to distinguish between genuine family contacts and potential scammers.
Scammer Trick: Phishing – How To Spot It And Stop It: Understand how phishing scams work and learn how to identify and avoid them.

Check out the blog

Check out our blog on WEAAD and our cybersafety initiatives.