Abuse Later In Life: Awareness & Prevention
Did you know that:
• It is estimated that 5 million older adults are abused each year.
• Older adults who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of death.
• In 60% of abuse and neglect incidents, the perpetrator is a family member—2/3 are adult children and spouses.
• It is estimated that only 1 in 14 cases are reported to authorities.
• 50% or people who have dementia experience some form of abuse. Types of abuse include: physical, sexual, emotional, confinement, passive neglect, financial exploitation, willful deprivation.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
PLAN! Talk with family members, friends and professionals that. you trust and plan for your future.
BE CAUTIOUS! Unscrupulous people target seniors and will abuse or take advantage of them.
STAY CONNECTED! Keep in touch regularly with others— isolation can make you vulnerable to abuse.
REPORT! Making a report in instances of abuse or neglect is the right thing to do. Don’t be afraid! You have a right to be safe!
LEARN MORE! Resources and information…
Senior Living Tips for Preventing Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Power & Control Wheel
National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-372-8311
Late Life Domestic Violence
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