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Elder Abuse: Domestic Violence in Later Life
 
Abuse in later years can be a continuation of ongoing years-long abuse as partners continue to age together. However, many people experience abuse at the hands of their children and caretakers in later like.  They worry about who will take care of them, and therefore are not always likely to report.
Pattern of Abuse/Victims May Experience:
  • Limited access to medical care
  • Being given too much or too little medication
  • Denied access to medication
  • Assistive devices hidden, stolen, broken, tampered with
  • Isolation from friends and family; the abuser does not allow anyone in
  • Threats
  • Humiliation
  • Physical violence
  • Controlled or denied access to food
  • Financial Abuse
How Can I Help Someone Being Abused?
  • Believe them
  • Listen
  • Help them find relevant information
  • Support their decisions
  • Point out that what is happening to them is abuse
  • Refrain from telling them what they ‘should’ do.
  • Help them locate resources
  • Consider calling Adult Protective Services to report the situation
  • If they are living in a nursing facility get more information, gather evidence, help the person find an alternative situation



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Schoharie County Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline  518-234-2231



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  • Home
  • What is DV?
    • DV & LGBTQ
    • DV & Disabilities
    • DV & Elder Abuse
    • DV Native American Women
    • DV & Teen Dating Violence
    • Videos
  • Crisis/Urgent Info
  • Resources
    • Events
  • Safety Planning
    • Safety Planning & Children
  • Legal Info
    • Crisis Hot Line
    • Know Your RIghts
  • Contact
  • EXIT WEBSITE NOW