PHYSICAL . NEGLECT . EMOTIONAL . SEXUAL
Elder abuse, including neglect and exploitation, is
experienced by an estimated one out of every ten
people ages 60 and older who live at home. For
every one case of elder abuse that is detected or
reported, it is estimated that approximately 23
cases remain hidden.
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Spotting the
Signs of:
ELDER
ABUSE
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If someone you love is experiencing
any form of elder abuse, please
utilize the following resources:
For Immediate Danger:
911 and/or EMS
Statewide APS
Intake Hub:
1-888-Care4Us
This article was submitted by the Beaufort County Coalition for Aging in Place.
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