Report Elder Abuse or Neglect
Reporting Abuse or Neglect of an Older Adult or Adult with a Disability

Here are some signs that an older adult or an adult with a disability might be experiencing, or at increased risk of experiencing abuse:

• The adult has unexplained bruises or injuries, or the explanation given does not make sense.
• The adult is experiencing changes in thinking or seems confused or disoriented.
• The adult’s caregiver appears to be angry, indifferent, or aggressive.
• The adult’s personal belongings, papers, or credit cards are missing.
• The adult is hesitant to talk openly.
• The adult lacks necessities such as food, water, utilities, medications, or medical care.
• The adult’s caregiver has a history of substance abuse, criminal behavior, mental illness, or family violence.
• Another person’s name has been added to the adult’s bank account or important documents, or the bank account shows frequent checks made out to cash.

These sites provide good information on how to avoid identify theft and financial scams:

• NCOA Blog - Economic Security - 3 Scams to Protect Against in the New Year
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Fraud and scams
• Money Smarts from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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