New Jersey
April 2, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse is a growing problem in New Jersey, where the elderly fall victim of physical abuse, financial abuse or exploitation, neglect or self-neglect.
New Hampshire
April 2, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse is a growing problem in New Hampshire. Many cases of abuse go unreported as elderly victims are too afraid, ill or unwilling to admit that he/she is being abused.
Nevada
April 1, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Anyone who witnesses or suspects elder abuse in Nevada, should report it to local authorities at the number listed above. If the elder is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.
Nebraska
April 1, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Nebraska’s Adult Protection Service is not allowed to reveal the identify of the person who makes an elder abuse report to the elderly victim or alleged perpetrator.
Montana
March 31, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse comes in various forms. The forms include physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, neglect or self-neglect and financial exploitation.
Minnesota
March 31, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse in Minnesota is divided into three categories: Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation.
Massachusetts
March 30, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse is when an individual physically, financially, emotionally or sexually, harm, assault, or exploit an elderly person.
Michigan
March 30, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Physical abuse or neglect occurs when an elderly individual is physically harmed. Physical harm can come from actions such as hitting, biting, slapping, punching and pushing.
Maryland
March 29, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Maryland law requires law enforcement agents, human service professionals and health care practitioners to report.
Maine
March 29, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse in Maine often goes unreported. It is estimated that there are nearly 12,000 cases of elder abuse in Maine every year.
Louisiana
March 27, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
There are many different types of elder abuse. Louisiana protects elderly residents, ages 60 and over, from physical and emotional abuse as well as neglect.
Kentucky
March 27, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
In 2007, there were 9,660 reported cases of elder abuse in the state of Kentucky. That is over 1 reported case per hour.
Kansas
March 26, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
The state provides protective services to elderly and disabled adults that are commonly frail, dependent and socially isolated.
Indiana
March 26, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Elder abuse is a crime that is often committed by an individual that the elderly victim knows. There are many forms of elder abuse including physical, mental and psychological.
Idaho
March 26, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Idaho’s Adult Protection Investigators believe that a large number of elder abuse cases go unreported as the state’s residents carry a tradition of being independent and self-sufficient.
Illinois
March 25, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
You should contact the Illinois Elder Abuse Hotline at (800) 252-4343 if you suspect or witness an elderly person being physically, mentally or sexually abused.
Delaware
March 21, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
The state of Delaware has two ways to report elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Connecticut
March 21, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Many elders in Connecticut are unable to take care of themselves and are sometimes abused or exploited.
Missouri
March 7, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Everyone is encouraged to report alleged abuse, whether it’s financial or physical, and neglect to Missouri’s elder abuse and neglect hotline, which takes calls 24/7, 365 days a year.
California
March 6, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
There are over 1,200 nursing homes in California. The state estimates that nearly 43% of California’s elder population will use a nursing home at one point in their lives.
Arkansas
March 6, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Arkansas’ Adult Protection Services provides protection for endangered and impaired elders from abuse due to the mental or physical inability of the elder to take care of himself or herself.
Arizona
March 6, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
While anyone can report elder abuse, certain professionals such as doctors, dentists and law enforcement personnel are required by law to report elder abuse in Arizona.
Alaska
March 5, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
Alaska’s Adult Protective Services is designed to prevent or stop harm from occurring to elderly men and women.
Alabama
March 5, 2009 by Elder Abuse Daily · Leave a Comment
The Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS), along with the Long Term Care Ombudsman program, operates an elder abuse program that aims to prevent sexual, financial, and physical elder abuse and neglect.