1. PURPOSE OF ADVOCACY... To help close gaps in elder abuse and exploitation services.

2. Reports of Abuse  1 in 12 psychological  1 in 20 physical  1 in 44 financial  1 in 57 neglect

3. “If you are aware of a specific act of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, you are required by law to report it.” - - Attorney General of Texas, Greg Abbott

4. Reporting Elder Abuse Adult Protective Services 800-252-5400 Nursing Home Abuse 800-458-9858 Immediate Danger 9-1-1

5. Advocacy Activities Passive Mental Health America of Greater Houston (Mental Health and Aging) Lou Lewis Memorial Symposium (Dementia and Communication) Texas Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation Active Senior Adult Assessment Center (SAAC) White Paper Proposal to Chief of Police Participate with HPD on Planning Team

7. Advocacy Activities Passive Mental Health America of Greater Houston (Mental Health and Aging) Lou Lewis Memorial Symposium (Dementia and Communication) Texas Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation Active Senior Adult Assessment Center (SAAC) White Paper Proposal to Chief of Police Participate with HPD on Planning Team

9. SAAC Core Collaborators Adult Protective Services District Attorney’s Office City of Houston Department of Health Houston Police Department Harris County Sheriff’s Office UT Health Department of Aging and Disability Services

11. “Stemming the tide of abuse will require individuals, neighbors, communities, and public and private entities to take a hard look at how each of us encounters elder abuse -- And commit to combat it.” Call to Action by the U.S. Department of Justice