OCTOBER is National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
JOIN US IN FIGHTING ELDER ABUSE
Let's Talk About It
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- Talk about it to your neighbors and family.
- Teach them about the warning signs of abuse and exploitation.
- Tell others of ways to get help.
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- Act on things that seem odd or unusual.
- Ask the person if someone is hurting them or abusing them in any way.
- Alert authorities with any suspicious or dangerous situations.
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- Listen to elders when they claim that something is wrong.
- Look for changes in their activities or appearance,
- Learn about signs that may signal abuse.
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- Knock on your elder neighbor's door to check in on them from time to time.
- Know the warning signs of different types of abuse.
- Keep emergency contact numbers handy.