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Elder Abuse

Updated: August 15, 2019

Where can I find additional resources and help for older adult abuse?

If you want to learn more about how elder abuse can affect older adults and how to get help, here are some additional websites that may be helpful:

Elder Abuse from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
Get Help in Your Area from the National Adult Protective Services Association;
Elder Abuse Facts from the National Council on Aging; and
Elder Abuse from VAWnet.

You can also find organizations that help victims of elder abuse on our National Organizations – Elder Abuse page.

If you or a loved one are survivors of elder abuse and you would like legal information related to your specific situation, please send us a message on our Email Hotline.

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