"Any act or omission which jeapordizes or result in harm to the health or welfare
of an individual,part of an ongoing pattern of power and control by someone with
whom there is a trusting relationship". |
There are over thirty-four million people over 65 years old in the United States 1 out 20 will require some form of assisted living According to the National Center for Elder Abuse, female victims constitute 62% of elder abuse case,12% involves money, and 62% of the perpetrators are family members Most common types fo abuse reported theft, verbal .20% of elder abuse case are reported abuse neglect ,and 80% unreported |
source: http://injuryboard.com/view.cfm, |
Family members (children spouse,etc.) Professionals (nursing staff,homehealth workers,etc. Friends |
source: www.capito2002.com/issues/ |
Who is an Elder Person? Depending on the particular law, an elder person is either
a person who is 60 years and older or 65 years and older. |
Neighbors |
Any person who suspects abuse act immediately |
Be specific with your complaints Give accurate information including name,date,time place of occurence Names of person involved |
