The Dominica Council on Ageing (DCOA) is calling on citizens to stand against elder abuse and show solidarity with older persons as the country joins the international observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2026. This year's theme, "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work," emphasizes the need to move beyond simply recognizing the issue and take meaningful action to protect older persons from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimina