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   How to get an Order to Protect Elderly Persons or Persons with Disabilities from Abuse
Information about orders available to help protect seniors and people with disabilites from abuse.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Oregon DHS - Adult Protective Services (Separate Website)
Information about services provided to older adults and persons with disabilities by the Adult Protective Services staff of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Oregon SPD (Seniors & People with Disabilities) Offices (Separate Website)
A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) branch offices that provide services to seniors and people with disabilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services

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   Elder Financial Exploitation Program This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
An Oregon program to combat financial exploitation of seniors.
By: Department of Human Services, SDSD, US Department of Justice & Oregon Bankers Association
  
   
   Elder Law Booklet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about legal rights and public benefits for seniors.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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