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COUNCIL ON AGING ORANGE COUNTY

NON-PROFIT LISTINGS — FINANCE & LEGAL
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ANAHEIM 300 South Harbor Blvd., #310 Anaheim, CA 92805 (866) 657-3133 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BREA 3230 East Imperial Hwy., Suite 150 Brea, CA 92821 (866) 593-2757 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOUNTAIN VALLEY 17075 Newhope Street, Suite B Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 966-2466 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GARDEN GROVE 11900 Gilbert Street Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 636-7122 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION VIEJO 26051 Acero Road Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 581-9096 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SANTA ANA 1851 East First St., Suite 500 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (888) 366-6146 (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov

ORANGE COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
The abuse of elders and dependent adults occurs at all income levels and in every city in Orange County. An elder is a person of age 65 or older. A dependent adult is a person between the ages of 18 and 64 with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. The full scope of elder and dependent abuse is limited due to the problem’s hidden and complex nature. Over 225,000 Californians become victims each year, but experts believe the problem to be much larger. Victims often remain silent because they fear retaliation from their abusers. Many times victims remain unnoticed and untreated because they are isolated. Abuse is often divided into four main categories: physical abuse, neglect, psychological or emotional abuse, and financial abuse. Other types of abuse may include isolation, abandonment, or abduction. Self-neglect can be detrimental to an individual’s well being and should also be reported. Individuals are most often the victims of multiple kinds of abuse. If you suspect that an elder or dependent adult is the victim of abuse, call Adult Protective Services 24 hour hotline: 1-800-451-5155. Definitions of Elder/Disabled Abuse include the following: Physical Abuse n Beating, slapping, pushing, or kicking n Restrictions on freedom of movement, such as confining the victim in the bedroom n Overmedication n Sexual exploitation n Withholding food or Water Financial Abuse n The mismanagement of money or stealing property belonging to the victim. This can include: n Theft (the act of stealing) n Extortion (taking money or property through pressure, threats or intimidation) n Fraud (taking money or property by deception or misrepresentation) Psychological Abuse n Verbal harassment, threats, or other intimidating behavior that results in fear, agitation, confusion, severe depression, or other forms of serious emotional distress. Neglect n Failure of a caregiver to provide basic necessities such as adequate food or water, shelter, medical treatment or personal care. Abandonment n The desertion or willful forsaking of an elder or dependent adult by anyone having

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