Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is the physical, emotional, financial, sexual mistreatment or neglect of older adults. The term is also interchangeable with elderly abuse.

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Mississippi

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.



Wyoming

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.



Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s elder population is growing. Unfortunately, as the population continues to grow, so do the number of elder abuse cases.



West Virginia

As West Virginia’s elderly population continues to grow, the number of cases of elder abuse will rise along with it.



Washington

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.



Virginia

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.