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.

To report elder abuse in Georgia:

• Georgia Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care – (800) 878-6442; Metro-Atlanta Area (404) 657-5728
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse – (888) 774-0152; Metro-Atlanta Area (404) 657-5250

According to Georgia government officials, elder abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes in the state.  Many victims of abuse are unaware that they are being abused or are too afraid to report it.

Nursing Home Abuse

Any nursing home-related abuse in Georgia can be reported online by clicking here.  Anonymous reports can only be made by calling the number listed above.

Who is required to report elder abuse?

While you are strongly encouraged to take a stand and report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the following individuals are required by law to report abuse:

• Health care professionals
• Employees of financial institutions
• Law enforcement personnel

Georgia’s Definitions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Abuse - The most common types of abuse include physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual abuse.  Each type involves some sort of physical pain or injury, mental anguish or deprivation of daily necessities such as food and water.

Neglect – Neglect can be either self-neglect or neglect by others.  This is the failure to provide for needed services, services that would physically or mentally harm the elder.

Exploitation- Common types of exploitation are financial and consumer fraud.  This is the illegal or improper use of an elder’s resources, such as money or real estate, for personal or financial gain.

To report elder abuse in Florida:

• Florida Nursing Home Elder Abuse or Long Term Care – (800) 962-2873
• Domestic/Community Elder Abuse – (800) 962-2873

The Florida Elder Abuse Hot-line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Florida law requires that any individual who is aware of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation reports it to appropriate authorities.

The types of abuse to report include financial, emotional and physical elder abuse.  Additionally, neglect, whether it’s self-neglect or neglect by a caregiver, must also be reported.  Caregivers can be a family members or an employee of a long-term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living center.

Common symptoms of physical abuse include:

• Bruises/discoloration of the skin
• Poor personal hygiene
• Unexplained injuries
• Malnutrition

Common symptoms of emotional abuse include:

• Depression
• Withdrawal
• Hopelessness

Common indicators of financial elder abuse include:

• Unusual bank account activity
• Unpaid bills

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

Elder abuse occurs when an individual or institution directly or indirectly causes harm, or the risk of harm, to an older adult.

In the United States, it is esimtated that there are up to 5,000,000 cases of elder abuse every year, with most of the cases going unreported. Most of the abusers are typically individuals that the elder has an expectation of trust with such as as a spouse, family member or caregiver. Professional caregivers in institutions such as nursing homes and assited living centers may be abusers as well.

Types of Elder Abuse

There are many different types of elder abuse, with the most common form being physical, financial and emotional abuse. Although laws vary from state to state, abuse may be broadly defined as the following:

Financial Elder Abuse
This type of abuse occurs when an elderly person’s finances and/or assets, such as real estate, are improperly used or taken away by another individual or instituion. Individuals and institutions that MAY commit financial abuse include (not limited to): Financial Planners, Conservators, Caregivers, Trustees, Banks and even Family Members and Friends.
Financial Abuse Include:		Warning Signs include:
Theft Embezzelment of money or property Fraud (telemarketing, investment, predatory lending, etc.) Identity theft		Large sums of money withdrawn from the account Transfer of real estate ownernship Unpaid bills Lack of funds to purchase personal amenities

Physical Elder Abuse
Physical abuse of elders is a serious crime which can occur through non-accidental actions that results in physical pain, injury, impairment, or in some cases, even death.
Physical Abuse Include:		Warning Signs include:
Physical assault (punching, hitting, biting, etc.) Sexual assault/Sexual abuse Denial of access to pain medications Denail of food and/or water Physical restraint Burn marks		Bite marks Lacerations Unusual bruises or broken bones High incidences or reocurrence of accidents Unusual injuries, swelling or distoration of the face, arms and legs

Emotional Elder Abuse and Neglect
This form of abuse occurs when an individual, or a group of individuals, make overt or covert verbal gestures or withold positive support that causes an elder emotional pain and suffering. Emotional abuse of elders is often difficult to prove. However, it is likely to be present if physical abuse exists.
Emotional Abuse Include:		Warning Signs include:
Intimidation Threats Humiliation Confinement Isolation		Low self-esteem Lowered self-worth Insecurity Sadness Depression