To report elder abuse in Hawaii:

• Hawaii Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care
  • Oahu – (808) 832-5115
  • Maui, Molokai, Lanai (808) 243-5151
  • Kauai – (808) 241-3432
  • East Hawaii – (808) 933-8820
  • West Hawaii – (808) 327-6280
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse

  • Oahu – (808) 832-5115
  • Maui, Molokai, Lanai (808) 243-5151
  • Kauai – (808) 241-3432
  • East Hawaii – (808) 933-8820
  • West Hawaii – (808) 327-6280

   

   

It is estimated that there may be up to 20,000 cases of elder abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.  Take a stance and report any suspicions of elder abuse in Hawaii to an Adult Protective Services number listed above.

Types of Elder Abuse in Hawaii

• Physical Abuse – This is when an abuser inflicts physical pain or injury on an elderly person.
• Sexual Abuse – When an elderly victim is fondled, touched or has sex without consent.
• Emotional Abuse- This is when the victim is yelled at, threatened or harrassed.
• Confinement - Restraining or confining the elder.
• Neglect – Failure to provide adequate medical care, food and/or water.
• Exploitation- The misuse of an elder’s money and/or transferring of an elder’s real property.