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By: Sandra Ziebold
Your support keeps our programs moving forward to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault become self-sufficient by providing them with safety, education, and support.
Our focus in 2024 is on resiliency, and continued enhancement of safety, education, and support surrounding the risk and impact of traumatic brain injury which can result from blunt force head trauma and strangulation victimization amongst those we serve. We will continue to build on our strengths, providing outstanding human services advocacy programming, collaborative partnering, and evidentiary understanding that domestic and sexual violence are often a medical emergency. By: Cheyenne Taylor  Similarly to child abuse, we trust that our loved ones are safe in the hands of those closest to them; however, that is not always the case. Elder abuse can manifest in many ways, such as withholding food, not changing diapers, not bathing or showering, committing health care fraud, misusing funds, abandonment, or physical, sexual, and emotional violence1. This abuse can happen at the hands of a loved one, a hired caregiver, or even a stranger. It can occur in their home, a relative's, or a nursing home [1].
Warning Signs Include:
While some ailments might excuse these signs of abuse, they should be of concern if they come on suddenly or frequently without justifiable cause. It is critical to keep in contact with your elderly loved ones to be able to make note of these types of changes. Support victims of elder abuse by spreading awareness about this issue. If you have concerns about the care of an elderly loved one, talk with them and then report concerns to Adult Protective Services. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, our agency can help you. To speak with a trained victim advocate, call our confidential crisis line at 317-731-6140. In the case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse/spotting-signs-elder-abuse |
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