Protecting Alabama’s Elders Act & Toolkit
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Summary
Alabama now has a new set of laws in place to fight elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This legislation will strengthen Alabama’s laws to protect our seniors and provide our law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to punish those who hurt them. The Elder Abuse Protection Toolkit outlines the red flags and questions to ask if someone suspects abuse. Review the resources that can help identify and combat elder abuse.
Topics
Types/Tools
Populations
Sources
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Elder Abuse; Neglect; Exploitation; Financial Scam;
Contact
Alabama Department
of Senior Services
ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Phone
800-AGELINE