It's not glittery, not even remotely attractive. Neither is ABUSE. help. please.

WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE??? A wheelchair-bound woman suffers in silence at the hands of an abusive caregiver. A lone widower falls victim to a predatory lending scam and loses his home. An ailing mother lies helpless in her bedroom while her son spends her life savings. As many as one in seven senior citizens nationwide falls victim to some type of elder abuse—usually at the hands of a family member. The abuse can be financial, physical or psychological. And the consequences can be deadly. Statistics suggest that abused and exploited seniors die sooner than other seniors their age. But in spite of such devastating consequences, most elder abuse goes unreported. If you have been abused, you may be afraid of what might happen if you tell someone. Or, maybe you suspect that an elderly neighbor or friend is being abused, but you do not know where to turn for assistance. Help is just a phone call away. No one has the right to hurt you—or your neighbor or friend—physically, emotionally or financially. WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY??? FIRST, AND FOREMOST: DO NOT IGNORE YOUR 'GUT FEELINGS'! Document and contact the authorities! The elderly have put in many years working hard and looking forward to their 'golden years'! Just because you look away doesn't mean it isn't happening! PLEASE. BE ACCOUNTABLE. HELP those who may not be able to help themselves. www.ncea.aoa.gov

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