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Source: National Center on Elder Abuse
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Numbers for all 50 states for reporting domestic or institutional elder abuse.
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Source: Elder Justice Now, NCOA
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Coalition offers information, public awareness film
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Source: MetLife Institute
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Study examines elder financial abuse
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Source: National Institute on Aging
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Online factsheet covers crime, fraud, identity theft and elder abuse.
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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The first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.
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Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
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The role of the long-term care ombudsman; working together to solve problems; other resources.
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Source: Federal Trade Commission
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Consumer information about deterring, detecting and defending against identity theft
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National non-profit organization to provide state Adult Protective Services (APS) program administrators and staff with a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
The NCIPC website offers a wide variety of factsheets and other resources to prevent falls, fire, automobile accidents and other injuries, including a section on "Injuries and Older Adults"
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Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
Description:
National resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. Site offers information, resources and hotlines.
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Source: Department of Health and Human Services
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Providing legal support to the aging advocacy network; focus includes elder abuse, housing, legal capacity
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Description:
Information for persons serving as advocates for residents' rights and quality care. Includes a searchable directory.
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Source: National Association of State Units on Aging
Description:
Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.
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