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Elder Abuse Prevention Programs
Service Definition Elder Abuse Awareness This includes activities that promote understanding
and increase public awareness of elder abuse. For the purposes of
the Older Americans Act program, an “elder” is a person age 60 or
over. Elder Abuse Awareness: The Area Agency on Aging staff help to educate the public about elder abuse, the types of abuse (financial exploitation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, intimidation, etc.), what the signs are, and how and who to report it to. Area Agency on Aging staff educate the public via our Community Highlights newsletter, monthly radio show, and public service announcements. To report abuse or neglect of an elderly person, please call the Department of Human Services Seniors and People with Disabilities at 1-800-452-2333. |
