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DOJ and HHS call for action to address abuse of older Americans
Elder Justice Roadmap outlines critical path to combating problem
Today, leaders in the fight against elder abuse announced a framework for tackling the highest priority challenges to elder abuse prevention and prosecution, and called on all Americans to take a stand against the serious societal problem of elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
Research suggests that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse or neglect, and that people with dementia are at higher risk for abuse.
Read more about today's announcement.
All HHS News Releases are available in the HHS Newsroom.
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Research suggests that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse or neglect, and that people with dementia are at higher risk for abuse.
Read more about today's announcement.
All HHS News Releases are available in the HHS Newsroom.
Visit the HHS Multimedia Gallery.
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