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Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order

An elder or dependent abuse restraining order applies to a person seeking a protective order who falls within the definition of an elder or dependent adult as follows: An elder is defined as a person who is 65 years or older. A dependent adult is defined as a person who is between the age of 18 to 64 years and who has mental or physical limitation that restricts his/her ability to carry out normal activities. You can obtain the forms necessary to obtain an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order at any clerk’s office location. You may download the necessary forms by clicking on the blue form number in the table below.

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Did You Know?

Estimated that 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse in 1994
The National Aging Resource Center on Elder Abuse (now the National Center on Elder Abuse) estimated that in 2004 there were 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse. 106 percent increase in the number of reported cases between 1986 and 1994, from 117,000 to 241,000.

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	News about Elder Law cases in Arkansas and nationwide: REPORTS OF ELDER ABUSE DROP SLIGHTLY IN PA Still, because too many cases still go unreported, Secretary Dowd Eisenhower reminded Pennsylvanians to notify authorities of suspected abuse. ... Read more > In California, A Bill Against Elder Abuse Signed Into Law A new bill recently signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger offers fresh protection from scams for seniors. Senate Bill 1018, by state Sen. J... Read more > Elder Law Attorneys Frequently Face Ethical Issues Often these questions are related to the diminished capacity of a client. This article will briefly explore some of the ethical issues that may ari... Read more > More Elder Law News >

Elder Law Terms

Today's Terms

Home Modification

Definition:
Adaptation and/or renovation to the living environment intended to increase ease of use, safety, security and independence.

Friendly Visitors and Telephone Reassurance

Definition:
These programs, which have different titles in different communities, provide regular personal or telephone contact for older persons who are homebound or live alone. Usually a volunteer provides the service.

Elder Abuse

Definition:
Elder abuse is a term referring to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, exploitation, neglect, and abandon

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Topics Related to Elder Law:

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Assisted Living
Older Americans Act

Arkansas Elder-Law Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Elder-Law attorney you should contact our Elder-Law Attorney as soon as possible:

Batesville
Benton
Bentonville
Blytheville
Cabot
Camden
Conway
El Dorado
Fayetteville
Forrest City
Fort Smith
Harrison
Hot Springs National P
Jacksonville
Jonesboro

Little Rock
Magnolia
Mountain Home
North Little Rock
Paragould
Pine Bluff
Rogers
Searcy
Sherwood
Springdale
Texarkana
Van Buren
West Memphis
White Hall

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