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Abuse is a painful reality for thousands of Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults. The hidden problem of adult abuse is on the rise as elders are living longer and requiring more care from others.

Elder Abuse Neglect Alabama

  • Alabama Adult Protective Services investigated 4,754 reports of abuse during 2004.
  • More than half of all investigations (53%) were substantiated, and one of every two victims was age 65 or older.
  • Most allegations in 2004 pertained to neglect (77%). Allegations were also made in connection with adult abuse (16%) and financial exploitation (15%).

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