A resolution designating June 15, 2023, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

SRES 271 is a Senate resolution designating June 15, 2023, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic call to action to raise public awareness about elder abuse. The resolution encourages individuals and professionals to learn about, recognize, and report elder abuse - which disproportionately affects older adults with cognitive impairments, disabilities, or social isolation - and to support existing efforts by adult protective services and long-term care ombudsman programs. It acknowledges ongoing federal initiatives like the Elder Justice Act but focuses solely on awareness, not policy changes.