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Proc 9141ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9141

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2014

President Obama proclaimed June 15, 2014 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, calling on Americans to learn signs of elder abuse and raise awareness. The proclamation references the Elder Justice Act under the Affordable Care Act and describes ongoing federal coordination efforts but issues no new binding mandates or programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 34401

Impact dates

  1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 15, 2014 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day by learning signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and raising awareness

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of June 15, 2014 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No new funding or enforcement mechanisms created; relies entirely on voluntary public awareness
  • References to existing Elder Justice Act implementation lack specificity about current status or outcomes
Proclamation 9141: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2014 · Executive Orders