How to find help responding to elder financial abuse
On this page you will find contact information for resources that provide help for responding to elder financial abuse.
Local and state resources
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Adult Protective Services (APS) |
Visit Eldercare Locator |
Area Agency on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) |
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Elder care mediation |
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Long-term care ombudsman program |
Visit LTC Ombudsman Resource Center |
Police or sheriff |
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State attorney general |
Legal help
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Free legal services for people over age 60 |
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Free legal services for people with low income |
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Private or fee-for-service lawyers |
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Information on laws about elder financial abuse |
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Information on legal issues affecting people living in nursing homes and assisted living communities |
Benefits
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Help finding benefits |
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Medicaid/medical assistance |
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Social Security |
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Veterans benefits |
Help from federal agencies
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Federal Trade Commission |
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Internet crimes |
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Scams by mail |
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Social Security scams |
Report scams |
U.S. Department of Justice |
Other resources
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Resources for health care and long-term care professionals |
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Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation |
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National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative |