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Crime and Older People   Also available in: Spanish   The following is a general overview of some of the areas of most concern to older people. These are common sense tips that can help fight crime and protect your safety.... Details > National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health Elder Abuse -- National Women's Health Information Center Data and resources related to violence and abuse against older women. Users can link to other web sites with information on this topic.... Details > National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Elder Abuse Among Alaska Natives   Based on a projected Alaska Native population of 140,000 Elders (65+) by 2010, it can be expected that the prevalence rate for Elder abuse can range between 5,600 and 8,400 cases if this serious probl... Details > National Resource Center for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Elders Elder Abuse Information   The number of older persons in American society is increasing, with the number of persons over the age of 85 growing faster than the elderly population in general. With the advancements in medical sci... Details > National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence Help for Elders and Families: National Center on Elder Abuse   If you suspect someone you care about is being abused or neglected, you can help. This document tells you who to call, how to locate victim services, and other related information from Government and ... Details > National Center on Elder Abuse Preventing and Responding to Abuse of Elders in Indian Country   Although little is known about elder abuse in Indian country, the existing literature and accounts by Indian elders and their families, tribes and advocates suggest that it is a serious and pervasive ... Details > National Indian Council on Aging Risk Factors for Elder Abuse   Elder abuse, like other types of domestic violence, is extremely complex. Generally a combination of psychological, social, and economic factors, along with the mental and physical conditions of the v... Details > National Center on Elder Abuse State Elder Abuse Helplines and Hotlines   This page provides a list of state hotlines for reporting abuse in nursing homes, assisted living, or board and care homes.... Details > National Center on Elder Abuse The Basics: Major Types of Elder Abuse   This document describes the major types of elder abuse, including physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, and financial or material exploitation. ... Details > National Center on Elder Abuse Violence Against Women - National Women's Health Information Center(NWHIC) This web site offers information and resources to women concerning domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. Users can link to publications on violence for consume... Details > National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services