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Current: Elder Abuse; Elder Abuse State Hotline: 1-800-992-6978 An Endangered Adult... A person who believes or has reason to believe an endangered adult is the victim of battery, neglect or exploitation is required to report the facts to Adult Protective Services or a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the endangered adult.
This section of the report describes elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults. Key findings include: • Nationally and in Indiana, one in ten adults age 65 and older experiences abuse each year, and this is likely underreported.
- What Is An Endangered adult?
- What Is Indiana Adult Protective Services? What Do They do?
- How Does Indiana Define Abuse Or Neglect?
- How Does Indiana Define Exploitation?
- What Are The Most Common Types of Elder Abuse?
- What Are Potential Signs of Elder Abuse Or Neglect?
- How Can I Report Suspected Elder Abuse in Indiana?
According to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, an endangered adult is anyone who is: 1. At least 18 years old, and 2. Incapable by reason of mental illness, disability, dementia or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of their property or self-care, and 3. Harmed or threatened with harm as...
Indiana Adult Protective Services receives and investigates complaints regarding Hoosier adults who may be endangered or victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation, according to the FSSA. More:How the state and Indiana Adult Protective Services failed to protect Shirley Jarrett Based in county prosecutors' offices, APS investigators investigate a ca...
In Indiana, abuse or battery involves touching another person rudely or angrily and/orplacing any bodily fluid or waste on another person. Neglect of an endangered adult occurs when that adult or their caregiver does not provide food, clothing, shelter or necessary medical care.
Exploitation occurs when a person "recklessly, knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized use of the personal services or property" of an endangered adult or adult dependent for their own profit or another person's benefit, according to FSSA.
According to the CDC, there are several common types of elder abuse, including: 1. Physical abuse: Intentional uses of physical force causing illness, pain, injury, impairment or death. 2. Sexual abuse: Forced or unwanted sexual interaction of any kind. 3. Emotional or psychological abuse: Verbal or nonverbal behaviors that inflict pain, fear or di...
Abuse and neglect can appear in many different ways. FSSA provides the following examples as potential symptoms of abuse, neglect or exploitation: 1. Absence of necessities such as food or water. 2. Untreated or unexplained worsening of medical conditions or signs of medical mismanagement. 3. Unsafe housing or an inadequate living environment, incl...
Elder abuse can be reported to the Adult Protective Services hotline at 1-800-992-6978 or online at bit.ly/3d7wZ1D. Adult Protective Services is not a first responding agency. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911. You can reach IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @hollyvhays.
This section of the report describes elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults. Key findings include: Nationally and in Indiana, one in ten adults age 65 and older experiences abuse each year, and this is likely underreported.
Forms of elder abuse: Physical abuse. Sexual abuse. Emotional and psychological abuse. Financial exploitation. Neglect . How Common is Elder Abuse? With many elderly individuals reluctant to address instances of abuse, it's very difficult to calculate the full scope of the problem.
Elder Abuse Statistics. Population of Older Adults. Older adults age 65 or older comprise 14.9% of the total population in the USA. Projections anticipate the percentage of the population age 65 and older to continue to grow in the coming decades. Definition and Prevalence of Elder Abuse.
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Here you will find information on senior exploitation and elder abuse in the state of Indiana such as statistics, types, common risk factors, what to look for, and barriers to getting help.
