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Proc 9295ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9295

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2015

President Obama proclaimed June 15, 2015 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, calling on Americans to learn signs of elder abuse and raise awareness. The proclamation highlighted existing administration efforts including the Elder Justice Act, Medicare/Medicaid protections, and an upcoming White House Conference on Aging, but imposed no new binding requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 34825

Impact dates

  1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 15, 2015 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day by learning signs of elder abuse and raising awareness

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of June 15, 2015 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Near term (90d)

  • White House Conference on Aging referenced as occurring 'next month' (July 2015)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references 'next month' White House Conference on Aging without specific date
  • No new funding or enforcement mechanisms created
  • Largely symbolic with reliance on existing programs
Proclamation 9295: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2015 · Executive Orders