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Senior Resources: Abuse & Neglect
From Texas Department of Family and Protective Services:
Although the problem of abuse of the elderly and adults with disabilities has been widely recognized only in recent decades, some estimate it may be as common as child abuse. Abuse results in scratches, cuts, bruises, burns, broken bones, bedsores, confinement, rape or sexual misconduct, and verbal and psychological abuse.
Neglect results in starvation, dehydration, over- or under-medication, unsanitary living conditions, and lack of heat, running water, electricity, medical care, and personal hygiene.
Any aged or disabled adult who is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is eligible to receive adult protective services.
Victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may receive short-term services such as emergency shelter, home repair, meals, transportation, help with financial management, home health services, and medical and mental health services.
Results: (7)
Adult Protective Services-APS
see listing for details
P.O. Box 149030
Austin Texas 78714
1-800-252-5400 or https://www.txabusehotline.orgExternal Link For reporting abuse, [more...]
www.dfps.state.tx.us/adult_protection/ |
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
APS is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect and exploitation of [more...]
www.tdprs.state.tx.us/adult_protection |
Family Eldercare - Eldershelter
Abuse & Neglect, Services for Disabled, Housing Assistance
www.familyeldercare.org |
Prevention and Early Intervention Division-TDFPS
512-438-4800
701 W. 51st St.
Austin Texas 78751
Contact for information on community-based programs that prevent delinquency, abuse, [more...]
www.tdprs.state.tx.us |
Senior Citizens Law Project
512-447-7707
2201 Post Rd., Ste. 104
Austin Texas 78704
Legal Resources, Senior General Resources, Abuse & Neglect
www.lact.org |
St. Patrick Catholic Church
512-670-3400
1900 Gregg Lane, Building A, Suite 1
Pflugerville Texas 78691
AAIM member Provides help and support for abuse victims [more...]
www.st-patricks-austin.org |
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
1-800-252-9240
Senior General Resources Alzheimers
www.dads.state.tx.us |
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