To report elder abuse in Iowa:

• Iowa Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care – (877) 686-0027
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse – (800) 362-2178

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is the abandonment, exploitation, neglect or physical, psychological or sexual abuse of Iowa’s elderly over the age of 60.

Signs and Symptoms

• Physical Abuse
  • Burns
  • Bruises
  • Concussions
  • Withdrawal
• Emotional Abuse
  • Anger
  • Non-responsive
  • Confusion
  • Depression
• Sexual Abuse
  • Infections around genitals
• Exploitation
  • Unexplainable charges on credit cards or bank accounts
  • Forged signatures on documents
• Neglect
  • Malnutritioned
  • Dehydrated