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Preventing Elder Abuse in Our Community Elder Abuse is preventable - and evel)Qfle has a role to play.

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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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Services {APS) and the Long-Term physical, mental, or emotional needs in carrying out daily activities

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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 ncea-info@aoa.hhs.gov