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AgeWell Middle Tennessee | Elder Abuse | NPT Reports
Responding to elder abuse is a shared responsibility. In Tennessee, everyone is required to report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services. Nonprofits like AgeWell Middle Tennessee track elder abuse in their communities and work to share information that will keep older adults safe. Grace Smith shares her organization's role in restoring victims of crime and building awareness of resources.
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