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Violeta Alvarez Montilla¹, Rhut Cristóbal Sáenz de Manjarrés, Gema García Jiménez

¹Equipo Eloy Gonzalo, Area 7 de Atención Primaria, Madrid.

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The International Day of No Abuse of the Elderly raises awareness about elder abuse. This event highlighted health issues and abuse affecting seniors, engaging healthcare professionals and community groups.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Social Sciences

Context:

The United Nations established June 15th as the International Day of No Abuse of the Elderly.
The event in Madrid, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, focused on raising awareness.
Participants included healthcare professionals, retirees, and social services.

Purpose:

To increase awareness of elder abuse among healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
To discuss health problems and abuse specifically affecting the elderly population.
To foster collaboration between health centers, social services, and community groups.

Summary:

The event highlighted the critical issue of elder abuse, aligning with the UN's International Day of No Abuse of the Elderly.
Discussions centered on the health challenges and abusive situations faced by older adults.
Key stakeholders, including medical staff and social services, convened to address these concerns.

Impact:

Enhanced understanding of elder abuse and its associated health problems.
Strengthened awareness among healthcare professionals regarding their role in preventing elder abuse.
Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration for better support systems for the elderly.