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If you have an emergency situation,
dial 911
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After Hours Non-Emergency
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| Boulder County Sheriff |
303-441-4444 |
| City of Boulder Police |
303-441-3333 |
| Lafayette, Louisville, Superior
Police |
303-441-4444 |
| Longmont Police |
303-651-8501 |
| Broomfield Police |
303-438-6400
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Facts About Elder Abuse~
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Victims of abuse are often at-risk because of age or
disability.
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Abuse, exploitation, and neglect are often caused by
caregivers or family members.
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Abuse occurs in all classes of society; in urban and rural
areas, in family and community settings; in nursing homes and other care
facilities.
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In Boulder County over 200 incidents of abuse,
exploitation, or neglect are reported each year.
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In Colorado, approximately 4,000 incidents of elder and
adult abuse, exploitation, or neglect are reported each year to Departments
of Social Services. Many more cases go unreported.
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Types of Abuse~ |
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Abuse may include the following:
View further explanation
and indications of types of abuse
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You Have the Right~
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- To be free from mistreatment of any kind.
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To be free from physical, emotional, or verbal threats.
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To request and get proper, timely help.
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To report anyone who threatens you or causes you harm in any
way.
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To be treated with dignity and respect.
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To be SAFE and SECURE
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To Prevent Abuse~ |
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Avoid isolation.
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Trust your instincts.
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Plan ahead for times that you may be less able to make
decisions.
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Get more than one opinion when making financial and medical
decisions.
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Create and maintain a good social support system for
yourself.
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Avoid caregiver burnout by taking care of yourself, too.
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Ask for help when you need it.
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Training Opportunities~ |
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To schedule training on Elder Abuse
Prevention, Identification and Reporting for your agency, facility, or
community organization please call or e-mail
Janet Ibanez at 303-441-1170.
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