Elder Abuse
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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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Reporting Elder Abuse in Delaware





The state of Delaware has two ways to report elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.

  1. If the elder does not live in a long term care facility, file a report with Delaware’s Adult Protection Services at (800) 223-9074


  2. If the elder is a resident of a long term care facility such as an assisted living center or nursing home, report elder abuse to the Division of Long Term Care Residents Program:
    1. Main/New Castle County Office – (877) 453-0012
    2. Kent and Sussex County Office – (302) 424-8600