Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community 
Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem
Elder abuse takes many forms: 
*Physical attacks - hitting, pushing, slapping, punching. 
*Verbal/Emotional abuse - name calling, yelling, threatening, put downs. 
*Neglect - denying medications, not feeding or bathing, being left alone, isolating. 
*Exploitation - stealing money, jewelry, credit cards, persuading or forcing elder to sign papers that gives abuser power of attorney, ownership of home, access to bank accounts.

Many elders are more dependent, more isolated, may have difficulty understanding and communicating. LGBT elders may also be abused because of our sexual and/or gender identities and expression.
Abusers may be family caregivers, employees, friends, and/or neighbors. 
Help is available You Are Not Alone 
If you are in Immediate Danger Call 911
**Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) Help-Line: 520-790-7262; www.pcoa.org
**Adult Protective Services in Arizona, call (877) 767-2385 or go to their website and fill out the APS report online: www.azdes.gov/reportadultabuse
**Administration of Resources and Choices (ARC) - Services for older adults, including domestic violence and emergency shelter. Crisis Line: 520-339-2801; Information: 520-623-9383; arc-az.org
**SAAF/Wingspan Anti-Violence Project (AVP) - serving LGBTQIA
survivors of abuse and violence - 24 hr. Bilingual Crisis Line - 520-624-0348 OR 1-800-553-9387 
**Southern Arizona Senior Pride (SASP) - 520-704-5830; soazseniorpride@gmail.com; Facebook: soazseniorpride

Preventing and Addressing Elder Abuse: Article and Resources available at this link. http://vawnet.org/special-collections/DVLaterLife.php

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