To report elder abuse in New Hampshire:

• New Hampshire Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care - (800) 442-5640
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse  – (800) 351-1888

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.  It is up to the people around elders to detect and report elder abuse immediately to the appropriate authorities.

How Can I Spot Elder Abuse?

There are many symptoms and signs of elder abuse.  Some of the signs of physical or financial abuse or neglect when an elder:

• Fails to explain or provide conflicting explanations  for bruises, welts, burns or broken bones;
• Appears to suffer from malnutrition or dehydration;
• Becomes increasingly withdrawn or isolated;
• Fails to pay monthly bills or loses ownership of personal property such as TVs, jewelry, automobile, real estate

What Can I do to Prevent Elder Abuse?

There are many ways to help prevent or stop elder abuse or exploitation in New Hampshire.  Some of the ways include:

• Visiting the elderly person regularly and speaking with him or her in a private setting;
• Becoming more observant and listening carefully to the elder and/or actions of nursing home caregivers
• Speaking out when you identify anything suspcious and addressing it to the appropriate authorities immediately