Utah
To report elder abuse in Utah:
- Utah Nursing Home Elder Abuse
- In-State: (800) 371-7897
- Out of State: (801) 264-7669
- Domestic/Community Elder Abuse
- In-State: (800) 371-7897
- Out of State: (801) 264-7669
What is Elder Abuse?
In Utah, elder abuse is the direct or indirect harm inflicted by a person that physically, emotionally, psychologically, or financially impacts an elderly person. Elder neglect is also a form of abuse, where a caregiver, responsible for the care of an elderly person, knowingly or unknowingly places an elderly person in harms way.
What are Some Possible Indicators of Elder Abuse in Utah?
There are many possible warning signs of elder abuse and neglect.
- Physical Signs, which include bodily injury such as bruises, scars and cuts. Other common signs includes the elderly being improperly restrained.
- Emotional and Behavioral Signs include depression, isolation, fear and anger.
- Financial Signs include unauthorized payments or monetary transactions or transfer of personal property such as real estate.