New Jersey
To report elder abuse in New Jersey:
- New Jersey Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care
- In-State: (800) 792-8820
- Out of State: (609) 943-3473
- E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us
- Domestic/Community Elder Abuse
- In-State: (800) 792-8820
- Out of State: (609) 943-3473
- E-mail: acs@doh.state.nj.us
NJ: What is Elder Abuse?
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.
Spotting Elder Abuse:
The key to identifying abuse is to be on the lookout for things that are out of the ordinary. Some of these signs and symptoms include:
- Bruises, cuts or broken bones that lacks adequate explanation by the elder or nursing home care provider;
- Malnutrition and/or dehydration;
- Excessive cases of fear, anxiety or isolation from others;
- Increased inability to pay for basic necessities such as food, water or medicine
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