Senior Lives Matter Too

Senior Lives Matter Too (SLMT) is a dedicated organization in Alexandria, VA that collaborates with professionals, practitioners, and researchers from various fields to combat abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults. Through research, education, advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration, SLMT aims to shape prevention and response strategies, raise awareness, and influence public policy to prevent elder abuse and protect the rights of seniors and vulnerable adults.

SLMT works closely with representatives from aging and social services, Adult Protective Services, healthcare, justice, domestic violence, and other sectors to address the different forms of mistreatment that result in harm or loss to older individuals. By advocating for the well-being of seniors and vulnerable adults, SLMT empowers communities to recognize and prevent elder abuse, ensuring that senior lives are valued and protected.

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