To report elder abuse in Nebraska:

• Nebraska Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care
  • In-State – (800) 652-1999
  • Out of State – (402) 595-1324
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse
  • In-State – (800) 652-1999
  • Out of State -  (402) 595-1324

Elder Abuse: Signs and Symptoms

There are three categories of elder abuse: physical, financial exploitation and neglect or self-neglect.

• Physical Abuse
  • Does the elder provide inconsistent explanations for injuries?
  • Are injuries properly cared for?
  • Does the elder appear to suffer from malnutrition and/or dehydration?
• Financial Exploitation
  • Is someone withholding money from an elder?
  • Is someone using the elder’s checks or credit cards without the elder’s permission?
  • Do the bank statements agree with the elder’s life style?
  • Are bills being paid on time?
• Self Neglect or Neglect
  • Does the elder live in unsanitary conditions?
  • Does the elder have adequate amounts of food and water?
  • Is the elder being properly treated for his/her medical conditions or injuries?

If you think that an elderly person is being abused, contact Nebraska’s elder abuse hot-line at the number listed above.  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.