Informe voluntario de abuso, negligencia o explotación de adultos mayores

Explicación Simple

Si ves que una persona mayor o alguien con discapacidad está siendo maltratado o descuidado, puedes contarle a alguien sobre eso. No necesitas ser un experto o un policía, cualquier persona puede hacerlo.

Es como si vieras a un vecino que tiene un jardín lleno de maleza y decides avisarle para que lo limpie. No eres el jardinero, pero te importa su bienestar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que María, una joven, visita a su abuela en casa y se da cuenta de que no tiene comida y parece estar desorientada. María recuerda que puede informar esto a las autoridades para que revisen si su abuela está segura y bien cuidada.

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