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Preventing Elder Abuse in Our Community Elder Abuse is preventable - and evel)Qfle has a role to play.
Here are 5 th ing s EVERYONE can do to prevent elder abuse:
• l) Listentoolder people and caregivers to understand their challenges and prCYide support
2) Educate one another about the signs of abuse and how to get help
3) Report suspected abuse or neglect as soon as possible
4) Build a comnunity that fosters social connections and supports
5) Reach out to professional services for support where available
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an older person, is an injustice that we social supports are not in place to keep Reporting Abuse l need to prevent and address us connected as we age. While anyone is potentially at risk of abuse, some factors can Making a report in instances of suslder Abuse can occur in both community
d inst itutiooa l settings and can take increase one's risk of experiencing abuse: abuse, neglect, or exploitation is the
any forms, including: social isolation thing to do, and it's easy_
lack of access to support services and Programs such as Adult Protective corrvnunity resources
Services {APS) and the Long-Term physical, mental, or emotional needs in carrying out daily activities
Ombudsman are here to help Physical
Signs of Elder Abuse Report suspected abuse or neglectin the community setting:
Physical Signs [ loc al APS co nt act in fo rm at io
Broken bones, bruises, and welts Emotional/Psychological Cuts, SOfes or burns
Torn, stained or bloody underclothing Sexua!!y transmitted diseases without
dear explanation Report suspected abuse or neglectUnsarrtary iving conditOOs and poor htgier1e in Ion •term care faciliti es :
Sexual Unusual weight loss or dehydration Unattended medical needs [Local LTCOP Contac t Info rmatio
Emotional/Behav ioral Signs
Unusual changes in behavior or sleep Fear or anxiety
Neglect Isolation from friends and family Withdrav-tal from normal activities Sad0€SS
Financial Signs [Loc al Law Enfo rce m ent Agen
Unusual changes in bank account or Contact Info rma t ion) Financial money management
Unusual or sudden changes in a wi ll or other financial documents
ultiple Forms r,f abuse can occur Fraudulent signatures on f inancial
For serious and immediadocuments at the same or different times. emergencies, CALL 'I-I-IUnpaid bills
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To submit an inquiry, please contact the National Center on Elder Abuse. Call 855-500-3537 or email [email protected]