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An Overview of Elder Abuse and Legal Remedies Did you know that nearly 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse? Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders being abused each year and most elder abuse is not reported to authorities. You can help! Join us for this FREE informational program and learn: What elder abuse is and the laws that address it The signs of financial, emotional, and physical abuse and neglect Legal remedies available to abused elders, including restraining orders Practical tips to help prevent abuse Information on agencies that can help Registration is not required, but if you would like to receive an event reminder email, please register using the provided link. This is a FREE presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests! An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org .
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adults,elder abuse,elders,english,financial abuse,health & fitness,informational program,keeping elders safe,legal remedies,seniors
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