In 2006 the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), and an increasing number of events are held across the globe on this day to raise awareness of elder abuse and highlight ways to challenge such abuse.
2006年，国际预防虐待老人网络(INPEA)将6月15日定为世界虐待老人警示日(WEAAD)，当天，全球会举办更多的活动来警惕虐待老人，关注相关挑战。