Elder Abuse / Adult Protection Service
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WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE?
Elder abuse is the mistreatment or neglect of elderly persons, usually by a relative or other caregiver. It is a crime which knows no social or economic boundaries.
Elder abuse is very serious. nobody wants to believe that adult children or other caregivers abuse elderly people, but it happens with alarming frequency. It is also very often hidden -- it goes largely unreported, simply because many victims are ashamed or unable to report the abuse, or fear reprisals if they do speak up.
We must educate ourselves to the problems and stresses that lead to abusive behavior. Taking care of our elders will touch most of us at some point in our lives, and many of us will be the elders provided for in the future. Elder abuse is not only a crime against others, it is a crime against ourselves.

ELDER ABUSE is a Crime!

To report a situation:
County of Los Angeles Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-992-1660
or
1-877-477-3646

For In Long Term Care Facilities:
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
1-800-334-9473

(for San Bernardino County)
Adult Protective Services
1-800-491-7123

For educational information:
C.A.R.E Program

(Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly)
909-486-6828

For more information about senior services within the City of Los Angeles, call:
The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
1-800-834-4777       213-368-4000
2404 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA.  90057

 
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P.O. Box 549, Claremont, CA 91711
1-800-491-6722
VP/TTY 909-445-0726

updated on 9/2/2009