Prevention is Power
Everyone at every age can prevent abuse. Raise awareness, take action, and help stop elder abuse before it starts.
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Connection is Critical
Stronger connections build safer communities. Find opportunities to connect with older adults and promote elder justice.
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Awareness Advances Safety
Recognizing the signs and risk factors of elder abuse can promote early detection and intervention. Learn to identify and respond to elder abuse.
Recognize the Signs
Ethics in Elder Mistreatment Podcast Series: Is it Self-Neglect or Societal Neglect?
- Kathy Greenlee and Jennifer Spoeri
Related Resources:
Elder Self-Neglect Research Brief and Research Short
NCEA Blog: Let’s Engage Faith Communities on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
by Alyson Morse Katzman, Co-Director, Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse
Related Resources:
Elder Self-Neglect Research Brief and Research Short
NCEA Spotlight
The Role of Senior Centers in Identifying, Responding to and Preventing Elder Maltreatment & Self-Neglect
Senior Centers are essential in supporting elder justice. They are places where seniors feel safe and comfortable to come to. Seniors may be more likely to open up to senior center staff as they have most likely built rapport with them.
Podcasts & Webinars
Access podcast episodes and webinars on elder abuse and elder justice.
Promising Programs & Practices
Explore innovative approaches that promote elder abuse prevention, foster collaboration, and facilitate the safety and well-being of older adults.
One in 10 adults aged 60+ in the U.S. experienced some form of abuse within the last year.
Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Local Law Enforcement
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Adult Protective Services
If the danger is not imminent, report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the community to the local APS.
State Licensing Agency
Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a nursing home, assisted living, or board and care facility to your state licensing agency.