Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness

Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness works to provide education and develop programs and policies that can prevent elder abuse in any of its forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, financial exploitation, denial of critical care and self-neglect. Counseling/personal assistance to help you sort through challenges and identify possible solutions, including referral to Adult Protective Services through the Department of Health and Human Services and coordination with community providers to improve life circumstances. The goal of the Elder Rights Program is to address and focus on prevention, intervention, detection and reporting elder abuse, neglect and exploitation by presenting the senior consumer with options to enhance and protect their life and independence. Legal Assistance can offer you legal advice, counseling, or representation on elder rights issues.

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Instructions for Referral