IMPORTANT: If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, report the abuse to the proper authorities immediately. If you believe an elder abuse situation to pose immediate danger, call 911 or the local police.
California
Domestic / Community Hotline: (888) 436-3600
Nursing Home / Long Term Care Hotline: (800) 231-4024
Arizona
Elder Abuse Hotline: (877) 767-2385 or (602) 674-4200
Other States
Please visit the National Center on Elder Abuse website.
Nursing homes are centers of trust. We trust our friends, our family, our loved ones to the care of these institutions. When this trust is violated through caregiver abuse, neglect or exploitation, they must be held accountable. In 1996, over 500,000 senior citizens were estimated to have been victims of elder abuse. Types of elder abuse include...
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Exploitation
- Neglect
Elder abuse is often under reported. In some cases, the victims may even try to hide the signs of elder abuse. If your loved one is in nursing care or is supervised by a caretaker, remain watchful and be vigilant if you see these signs of elder abuse...
- Physical Abuse
- Bruises
- Burns
- Other unexplained injuries
- Emotional Abuse
- Out of character behavior
- Depression
- Tense relationship with care provider
- Sexual Abuse
- Bruises or injuries around the breasts or genitals
- Exploitation
- Changes in financial situation
- Neglect
- Uncleanliness
- Weight loss
- Persistent treatable illness