Elder abuse is the physical, emotional, financial, sexual mistreatment or neglect of older adults. The term is also interchangeable with elderly abuse.
Read the full story »The Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS), along with the Long Term Care Ombudsman program, operates an elder abuse program that aims to prevent sexual, financial, and physical elder abuse and neglect.
Alaska’s Adult Protective Services is designed to prevent or stop harm from occurring to elderly men and women.
While anyone can report elder abuse, certain professionals such as doctors, dentists and law enforcement personnel are required by law to report elder abuse in Arizona.
Arkansas’ Adult Protection Services provides protection for endangered and impaired elders from abuse due to the mental or physical inability of the elder to take care of himself or herself.
There are over 1,200 nursing homes in California. The state estimates that nearly 43% of California’s elder population will use a nursing home at one point in their lives.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a number of tips, that heavily revolve around open communication, to help prevent elder abuse in nursing homes.
Many elders in Connecticut are unable to take care of themselves and are sometimes abused or exploited.
The state of Delaware has two ways to report elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Florida law requires that any individual who is aware of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation reports it to appropriate authorities.
According to Georgia government officials, elder abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes in the state.
It is estimated that there may be up to 20,000 cases of elder abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
Idaho’s Adult Protection Investigators believe that a large number of elder abuse cases go unreported as the state’s residents carry a tradition of being independent and self-sufficient.
You should contact the Illinois Elder Abuse Hotline at (800) 252-4343 if you suspect or witness an elderly person being physically, mentally or sexually abused.
Elder abuse is a crime that is often committed by an individual that the elderly victim knows. There are many forms of elder abuse including physical, mental and psychological.
Elder abuse is the abandonment, exploitation, neglect or physical, psychological or sexual abuse of Iowa’s elderly over the age of 60.
The state provides protective services to elderly and disabled adults that are commonly frail, dependent and socially isolated.
In 2007, there were 9,660 reported cases of elder abuse in the state of Kentucky. That is over 1 reported case per hour.
There are many different types of elder abuse. Louisiana protects elderly residents, ages 60 and over, from physical and emotional abuse as well as neglect.
Elder abuse in Maine often goes unreported. It is estimated that there are nearly 12,000 cases of elder abuse in Maine every year.
Maryland law requires law enforcement agents, human service professionals and health care practitioners to report.
Elder abuse is when an individual physically, financially, emotionally or sexually, harm, assault, or exploit an elderly person.
Physical abuse or neglect occurs when an elderly individual is physically harmed. Physical harm can come from actions such as hitting, biting, slapping, punching and pushing.
Elder abuse in Minnesota is divided into three categories: Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation.
In Mississippi, elder abuse is the willful infliction of injury, intimidation or punishment that either leads to, or results in harm, both mentally and physically.
Everyone is encouraged to report alleged abuse, whether it’s financial or physical, and neglect to Missouri’s elder abuse and neglect hotline, which takes calls 24/7, 365 days a year.
Elder abuse comes in various forms. The forms include physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, neglect or self-neglect and financial exploitation.
Nebraska’s Adult Protection Service is not allowed to reveal the identify of the person who makes an elder abuse report to the elderly victim or alleged perpetrator.
Anyone who witnesses or suspects elder abuse in Nevada, should report it to local authorities at the number listed above. If the elder is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.
Elder abuse is a growing problem in New Hampshire. Many cases of abuse go unreported as elderly victims are too afraid, ill or unwilling to admit that he/she is being abused.
Elder abuse is a growing problem in New Jersey, where the elderly fall victim of physical abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, neglect or self-neglect.
Elder abuse is a growing concern in New Mexico’s communities. Cases of abuse are rarely reported as elderly victims are usually in denial and/or the victim fears the abuser.
New York defines elderly abuse into five main categories…
North Carolina protects elders from financial abuse such as fraud and embezzlement, as well as physical abuse from people including caregivers or employees of nursing homes or assisted living centers.
North Dakota’s Adult Protective Services receives hundreds of cases every year on areas including elder neglect, physical abuse and financial abuse.
There are many warning signs that can help you or your loved one spot elder abuse in Ohio…
Every year, thousands of adults are abused, neglected or exploited by individuals that the abused adult likely knows and trust.
Elder abuse is the loss or harm inflicted upon an elderly person in Oregon.
Elder abuse and neglect is a crime that impacts many seniors across Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island’s percentage of elderly population ranks as one of the highest in the nation.
South Carolina states that elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in physical or financial harm or loss to an elderly person.
In South Dakota, and throughout the U.S., many seniors are victims of elder abuse as they are often too afraid to file complaints with appropriate authorities.
Tennessee officials estimates that only 1 out of 23 cases of elder abuse is reported. Elder abuse is a serious crime.
Texas Adult Protective Services investigates any suspected cases of elder abuse such as physical abuse, neglect and exploitation.
In Utah, elder abuse is the direct or indirect harm inflicted by a person that physically, emotionally, psychologically, or financially impacts an elderly person.
It is estimated that there are over 3,500 cases of elder abuse in Vermont, with many of the the cases going unreported.
There are thousands of cases of elder abuse in Virginia, with most of them going unreported. Take a stance and report any suspicion of elder abuse immediately.
Elder abuse in Washington is a growing but largely unreported problem in the state. There are many categories of abuse, but all forms severely impacts an elderly person.
As West Virginia’s elderly population continues to grow, the number of cases of elder abuse will rise along with it.
Wisconsin’s elder population is growing. Unfortunately, as the population continues to grow, so do the number of elder abuse cases.
Wyoming’s Adult Protective Services was established to ensure that the safety of the state’s elderly population is safe and that its basic needs are met.
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| Anchorage Municipality has the greatest number of reported and unreported cases of elder abuse, accounting for nearly 40% of all of Alaska’s cases, according to EADaily.com estimates. Matanuska-Susitna and Fairbanks North Star boroughs have the second and third most cases of elder abuse, respectively.
Just two regions, Anchorage Municipality and Fairbanks North Star borough, account for half of all elder abuse in Alaska.
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Alaska Elder Abuse Statistics
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Areas of Alaska |
Elderly Population* |
Cases of Elder Abuse** |
| Aleutians East Borough | 201 | 22 |
| Aleutians West Area | 371 | 41 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 31,801 | 3,513 |
| Bethel Area | 1,469 | 162 |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 112 | 12 |
| Denali Borough | 259 | 29 |
| Dillingham Area | 591 | 65 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 9,134 | 1,009 |
| Haines Borough | 450 | 50 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Area | 404 | 45 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 4,242 | 469 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 8,270 | 913 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 2,096 | 232 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 1,448 | 160 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | 160 | 18 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 9,920 | 1,096 |
| Nome Area | 931 | 103 |
| North Slope Borough | 577 | 64 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 705 | 78 |
| Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan Area | 853 | 94 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 1,483 | 164 |
| Skagway Municipality | 160 | 18 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Area | 892 | 99 |
| Valdez-Cordova Area | 1,400 | 155 |
| Wade Hampton Area | 633 | 70 |
| Wrangell-Petersburg Area | 1,125 | 124 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 104 | 11 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Area | 822 | 91 |
| Grand Total | 80,613 | 8,904 |
| * Source: US Census. Elderly defined as 60 years of age and older. | ||
| ** Estimated # of reported and unreported cases of elder abuse. | ||
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