Elder Abuse Daily » virginia http://www.eadaily.com Resource and Information on Elder and Nursing Home Abuse Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:24:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Virginia http://www.eadaily.com/01/reporting-elder-abuse-virginia/ http://www.eadaily.com/01/reporting-elder-abuse-virginia/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 18:13:46 +0000 Elder Abuse Daily http://www.eadaily.com/?p=1011
To report elder abuse in Virginia:
  • Virginia Nursing Home Elder Abuse
    • In-State: (888) 832-3858
    • Richmond Area: (804) 371-0896
  • Domestic/Community Elder Abuse

    • In-State: (888) 832-3858
    • Richmond Area: (804) 371-0896





There are thousands of cases of elder abuse in Virginia, with most of them going unreported.  Take a stance and report any suspicion of elder abuse immediately. 

To help you spot abuse, look out for the following warning signs:

Physical and Sexual Abuse
  • Elder is frequently injured
  • Bruises, burns, scars or other visible signs of skin discoloration
  • Black or sunken eyes
  • Bedsores
  • Pain around the genital area
  • Sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes
  • Mistrust or fear of others
  • Broken or fractured bones
Neglect
  • Lack of food or clothing
  • Malnourished or dehydrated
  • Excessive and/or repetitive cases of body odor
  • Lack of warm or hot water
  • Dangerous living conditions
  • Homeless
Financial Exploitation
  • Change of will, power of attorney or title
  • Inability to explain bank transactions
  • Money disappearing frequently from purse or wallet
  • Misuse of money or personal property of the elder by the caregiver
  • Inconsistent and excessive payment for elder care
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