SouthEastern Arizona Elder Abuse Task Force (SEAEAT)

REPORT ELDER ABUSE TO APS 1.877.767.2385 - EMERGENCY CALL 911

SEAEAT works with community partners throughout Southeastern Arizona to educate on prevention, identify abuse and supply sources for victim support.  

 NEGLECTPHYSICAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE ABANDONMENT 
  •  Dehydration and/or malnutrition
  • Inadequate/unclean clothing
  • Lack of food in the home
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Unclean or unsafe home
  • Weight loss
  • Cuts of scrapes
  • Broken bones
  • Bruises
  • Burns Dislocated joints
  • Head injuries
  • Sprains 
  • Bleeding from the anus or genitals
  • Bruised genitals or inner thighs
  • New sexually transmitted diseases
  • Pain in the anus or genitals
  • Pelvic injuries
  • Problems walking or sitting 
  • Appear confused, lost, or scared
  • Have poor hygiene
  • Seem frail, malnourished or dehydrated 
EMOTIONAL OR PSYCHOLOGICALFINANCIAL ABUSE SELF-NEGLECT 
  • Appearing depressed, withdrawn, or scared
  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Different eating or sleeping patterns
  • Isolation from friends and family
  • Low self-esteem
  • Mood swings
  • Sudden changes in behavior/personality
  • A pattern of missing belongings or property
  • An elderly person who does not know or understand their own financial situation
  • Canceled checks or bank statements that go to someone other than the elder
  • Changes to an older person's power of attorney or bank accounts
  • Eviction notices
  • Evidence of unpaid bills
  • someone showing unusual interest in how much money an elder is spending
  • Withdrawals the elder could not have made
  • Drink or feed themselves without help
  • Dress themselves
  • Maintain basic hygiene
  • Maintain their home
  • Manage financial affairs
  • Properly address their medical needs