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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 in 10 people age 60 and older have experienced some sort of abuse, neglect or exploitation while living at home. Indiana is a mandatory reporting state — much like instances of child abuse or neglect, elder abuse must be immediately reported to local law enforcement.
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.
- 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.
The trauma of elder abuse may result in health issues like deterioration in health, hospitalization and increased mortality, clinical issues like depression and suicide, social issues like and disrupted relationships, financial loss, all leading to diminished independence and quality of life.
Elder Abuse is Reported Less in Rural Communities. According to one report, the rate of reporting is lower in rural communities when population is factored in, with a ratio of 26:1 among rural compared to 24:1 among urban (per 1000) residents.
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.
Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year†. 1 IN 14. 60% cases of abuse are reported to authorities†. of elder abuse incidents are perpetrated by a family member; two-thirds are children or spouses†. The perpetrators of elder. nancial abuse are*:
Forensic Healthcare. Elder Abuse. In modern U.S. society, elders are most often defined as people age 60 or older. While some elders live independently, many receive care. Elder abuse can be committed by people who are responsible for caring for an elder, or who are people that the elder trusts.
