What is Elder Abuse?
- Physical Abuse - Being physically assaulted, injured, or restrained
- Psychological Abuse - Insults, threats, yelling, silent treatment, or isolation
- Financial Exploitation - Pressure to give someone control over your finances against your will
- Neglect and Abandonment - Being denied medication, food, hearing aids, eyeglasses, walker, crutches or cane, or contact with family and friends
- Sexual Abuse - Being forced to take photos or videos, undress, touch or be touched, or participate in sexual activity against your will
Read more about the signs of different types of elder abuse here.
Someone may be a victim of elder abuse if
- They have been physically assaulted, injured, or restrained
- They have been denied, medication, food, hearing aids, eyeglasses, walker, crutches, or cane, or denied contact with family and friends
- They are being pressured to give someone information or control over their finances or assets
- Someone is insulting, yelling, or threatening to move them against their will
Elder Protection Program
A.R.C.’s skilled professional case managers help seniors escape abusive and life-threatening situations. We employ the generosity of Tucson area adult-care homeowners to help provide safe temporary housing, acquire immediate medical care, and transition to long-term housing– all free of charge. Funding is provided by the US Department of Justice and the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Pima County.
Our Services Include
- Professional Crisis Intervention and Support services for people 50+ or for individuals with disabilities of any age experiencing abuse or neglect
- Professional case management services
- Help navigating the justice system
- Acquiring appropriate legal and social services
- Obtaining remote orders of protection
- Safety Planning
- Help locating accessible long-term housing
What Happens When You Call for Yourself or Someone Else
- Be heard, supported, and believed
- Regain control over the situation
- Develop and enhance personal strengths and coping skills
- Gain knowledge and skills for financial and housing stability
- Learn how to acquire government benefits and assistance
Call A.R.C.’s Elder Protection Helpline: (520) 339-2801 or send a discrete, confidential message (below).
Don't simply close your eyes and hope things will get better. Contact A.R.C.
