Help for Victims of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Information on elder abuse prevention, training, technical assistance, and research for senior citizens, victims and their loved ones, and professionals working in elder care.
Elder Abuse Is Pervasive, Requires Urgent Response
A substantial number of older persons -- from 2 to 10 percent of the elderly population -- are physically or mentally abused, and mistreated seniors are three times more likely to die within three years than those who are not abused.
A substantial number of older persons -- from 2 to 10 percent of the elderly population -- are physically or mentally abused, and mistreated seniors are three times more likely to die within three years than those who are not abused.
Elder Abuse: Successful Frauds Share Common Elements
Tips on common elements used by fraudsters to take advantage of the elderly.
Tips on common elements used by fraudsters to take advantage of the elderly.
Frauds and Scams Used Against the Elderly
Frauds and scams used to take advantage of the elderly vary widely in the means used to commit them.
Frauds and scams used to take advantage of the elderly vary widely in the means used to commit them.
Financial Crimes Against the Elderly
Common tactics used to commit crimes against the elderly in the area of goods or services promised.
Common tactics used to commit crimes against the elderly in the area of goods or services promised.
Abusive Care-Givers
Marian Eure, Senior Health Guide provides information on how to find agencies to contact and get help when you suspect or have become a victim of care-giver abuse.
Marian Eure, Senior Health Guide provides information on how to find agencies to contact and get help when you suspect or have become a victim of care-giver abuse.
Elder Law and Elder Care
Harmon W.McKinney,Jr., Retirement Plan Guide has put together a comprehensive list of where to get information and help with issues such as elderly abuse, nursing homes, age discrimination and more.
Harmon W.McKinney,Jr., Retirement Plan Guide has put together a comprehensive list of where to get information and help with issues such as elderly abuse, nursing homes, age discrimination and more.
Citizen's Guide to Preventing & Reporting Elder Abuse
Developed jointly by the California Attorney General's Crime & Violence Prevention Center and AARP, the guide provides a information about the most common warning signs of elder abuse; and practical advice on how to protect yourself, a loved one or friend from victimization.
Developed jointly by the California Attorney General's Crime & Violence Prevention Center and AARP, the guide provides a information about the most common warning signs of elder abuse; and practical advice on how to protect yourself, a loved one or friend from victimization.
Adult Victims of Crime and Abuse in Residential Care Facilities
Information addressing elder or adult abuse in residential care facilities.
Information addressing elder or adult abuse in residential care facilities.
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
CANE is the Nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials. The Web site provides annotated bibliographies on specific topics of interest.
CANE is the Nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials. The Web site provides annotated bibliographies on specific topics of interest.
Eldercare Locator
The U.S. Administration on Aging provides a nationwide toll-free service (1-800-677-1116) which helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care, transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, activities, and legal and other community services.
The U.S. Administration on Aging provides a nationwide toll-free service (1-800-677-1116) which helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care, transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, activities, and legal and other community services.
National Center on Elder Abuse
A resource for public and private agencies, professionals, service providers, and individuals interested in elder abuse prevention information, training, technical assistance, and research.
A resource for public and private agencies, professionals, service providers, and individuals interested in elder abuse prevention information, training, technical assistance, and research.
Witness Justice
Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing.
Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing.