It is estimated that there may be up to 20,000 cases of elder abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

According to Georgia government officials, elder abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes in the state.

Florida law requires that any individual who is aware of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation reports it to appropriate authorities.

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

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