Elder Assistance Daily

It is estimated that there are over 3,500 cases of elder abuse in Vermont, with many of the the cases going unreported.

In Utah, elder abuse is the direct or indirect harm inflicted by a person that physically, emotionally, psychologically, or financially impacts an elderly person.

Texas Adult Protective Services investigates any suspected cases of elder abuse such as physical abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Tennessee officials estimates that only 1 out of 23 cases of elder abuse is reported. Elder abuse is a serious crime.

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.

South Carolina states that elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in physical or financial harm or loss to an elderly person.

Elder abuse and neglect is a crime that impacts many seniors across Pennsylvania.

Elder abuse is the loss or harm inflicted upon an elderly person in Oregon.

Rhode Island’s percentage of elderly population ranks as one of the highest in the nation.

Every year, thousands of adults are abused, neglected or exploited by individuals that the abused adult likely knows and trust.

There are many warning signs that can help you or your loved one spot elder abuse in Ohio…

North Dakota’s Adult Protective Services receives hundreds of cases every year on areas including elder neglect, physical abuse and financial abuse.

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.

New York defines elderly abuse into five main categories…

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.

According to EADaily.com estimates, Maricopa County has nearly 66,587 cases of elder abuse (reported and unreported) every year. This accounts for 54% of all cases of abuse in Arizona. Pima, has approximately 21,000 cases of abuse annually, followed by Yavapai County.

Thousands of cases of alleged abuse, neglect and/or exploitation is reported in Arizona each year, with many of the cases involving an elderly person. Self-neglect is one of the more common allegations. Self-neglect occurs when the basic needs, such as food, water and shelter, of an elderly person is not met. Less common reported cases also include neglect, physical, financial, psychological and/or sexual abuse.

According to Alabama’s Department of Human Resources, in 1992, there were 8,850 cases of adult abuse in the state, with many involving older victims.Another report released by Alabama’s Adult Protective Services revelealed that there were about 840 reported cases of elderly abuse in 2004.The data below is the estimated number of elder abuse cases in [...]

Ever year, it is estimated that there are up to 5,000,000 cases of elder abuse, with most cases going unreported. As Alabama’s elder population continues to grow, the number of elder abuse cases increases along with it. What is elder abuse? As seniors grow older, they generally become more physically frail and less capable of [...]

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 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.

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.

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.