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Publication Title
The Maine Partners for Elder Protection (MePEP) Project
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Publication Date
2006
Abstract/ Summary
It is important to remember that older adults have rights just like every other individual. These include the right to medical care, to live free from abuse, to feel safe, to report abuse without fear of retaliation, to determine how your money is spent, to appropriate food and clothing, to be happy, among others. To make a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult, call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-624-8404. For more information about elder abuse and resources in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-353-3371.
Repository Citation
University of Maine Center on Aging, "An Older Adult’s Rights" (2006). Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation. 4.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/moca_service/4
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