Are you or someone you know in an abusive situation?
Let us help. Did you know that over half a million Americans aged 60 or older are victims of Domestic Abuse each year, and only 16% of these cases are reported? Abuse comes in many forms....Some you might not even suspect. Some of the types are...... - PHYSICAL ABUSE: Depriving a person of basic needs or inflicting or threatening to inflict pain or injury on a person.
- EMOTIONAL ABUSE: Inflicting anguish, distress or mental pain through verbal and non-verbal acts.
- ABANDONMENT: Desertion of an elder by anyone who assumed responsibility for their care.
- NEGLECT: Failure or refusal to provide shelter,food,protection, or health care to a vulnerable elder.
- SEXUAL ABUSE: a non-consensual sexual act of any kind.
All of the above are types of abuse and nobody deserves to live this way. If you know someone who needs are help, please call.
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