Elder Form With Answer In Phoenix
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Arizona Elder Law Hotline (800)231-5441 Legal Assistance (Age 60 & Older) Arizona Elder Resource & Referral Line (800) 686-1431. Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (602) 712-9822.
Elder abuse includes acts of any physical, emotional, financial, or sexual mistreatment of an elderly individual. Neglect and abandonment of an elderly person can also be considered elder abuse.
In 1988, the Arizona legislature enacted the Adult Protective Services Act (APSA) to address concerns about elder abuse in the state. Recognizing that our aged population is susceptible to abuse, the legislature increased civil penalties and criminal sanctions for those who prey on the elderly or infirm.
The Elder Justice Act established the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to coordinate activities related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the federal government. It is also a source of authority for ACL programs and activities that include: Elder Abuse Prevention Intervention Demonstrations (PPHF)
After a report is made APS works closely with law enforcement, and if a determination is made that the mistreatment rises to the level of a crime, the alleged perpetrator could be arrested. Those decisions are not made by APS, but law enforcement.
Elder abuse includes acts of any physical, emotional, financial, or sexual mistreatment of an elderly individual. Neglect and abandonment of an elderly person can also be considered elder abuse.
The Elder Justice Act defines elder abuse as the knowing infliction of physical or psychological harm or the knowing deprivation of goods or services that are necessary to meet essential needs or to avoid physical or psychological harm. “Elder” means an individual age 60 or older.
"Vulnerable adult" means an individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect or exploitation by others because of a physical or mental impairment. Vulnerable adult includes an incapacitated person as defined in section 14-5101.
This definition aligns with the government defined definition that a senior citizen is one who is at the age 65.