Down syndrome is a condition in which a child is born with an extra copy of their chromosome. It’s the most common genetic chromosomal disorder and each year, approximately 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with this genetic disorder. Down syndrome usually causes varying degrees of lifelong developmental disabilities and associated medical issues, and they […]
December 3rd is International Day of Persons With Disabilities, dedicated to increasing public awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities and celebrating their achievements. It is an annual observance proclaimed in 1992 by the UN General Assembly that aims to focus on issues affecting persons with disabilities worldwide and to promote their rights, dignity and […]
In 1990, the United Nations proclaimed October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons. Every October 1st the world observers this day to raise public awareness of supporting older people and recognizing their achievements. This day is also an opportunity to advocate for the rights of older people and to raise awareness about issues […]
17th September was declared as World Patient Safety Day by WHO in 2019. This event was proclaimed with the purpose to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and to call for global solidarity and actions to improve patient care. Patient saf犀利士 ety is defined as the prevention of harm to patients and includes […]
The International Day of Charity was established to recognize and celebrate charitable works of organizations and individuals that devote time and effort to help those in need. In honouring the spirit of giving and promoting charitable efforts, September 5th was designated as the International Day of Charity by the United Nations in 2012. On this day, the […]
Elder abuse phenomenon is still little understood in Serbia. There has been almost no research into elder abuse in Serbia, but there is no reason to think that the extent of the problem there is any different to anywhere else. Only in recent years, there has been a little more attention to this very much […]
We all experience times that specifically touch our hearts and evoke a certain level of compassion and empathy for our fellow humans. We live in a world plagued with suffering which afflicts us in one way or another. Some of us are moved by the suffering of starving children in Africa, many of us experience […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an initiative launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recognized as a United Nations International Day by the General Assembly in 2011. In its declaration, The United Nations stated that June 15 of […]
Elder abuse is a complex problem cross-cutting through the social sphere, public health and other distinct areas and it is a violation of human rights. Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are being abused, neglected and exploited by those they love and trust, like family members, caregivers, healthcare providers, medical professionals and others […]
Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem worldwide, although the magnitude and extent of the elder abuse cases occurring is not well known. The World Health Organization (WHO) data shows that 1 in 6 people aged over 60 or 141 million people globally are targeted by some forms of elder abuse but it is […]