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Adult Protective Services Northern Arizona Council
of Yavapai County Public Fiduciary Yavapai County Long Term Care Yavapai Family Advocacy Center Senior Peer Program, Arizona Attorney General's Elder Help |
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Elder abuse refers to any intentional or negligent act that causes harm or serious risk to a vulnerable elder. Broadly defined, abuse may include:
Physical Abuse. |
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Social isolation, physical limitations, mental impairment (such as dementia, Alzheimer's Disease) or fear of losing independence may contribute to vulnerability. Family members (adult children, spouses) are the most common perpetrators—making this form of abuse hard to detect. | ||
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Some national studies suggest more than 500,000 Americans over 60 are victims of domestic abuse each year. It is estimated that for every case that is reported to authorities, 14 or more are never reported. Reporting of exploitation is even less, with estimates of only one in 25 cases being reported to authorities.
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For information about PEAC, a non-profit organization and the services we provide
info@peacaz.org | 928-776.7871 | 877.521.3500