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Report Elder Abuse Forms
Elder abuse is unacceptable anytime, anywhere.
The
forms below will allow you to help a senior who you may suspect is being abused.
If you choose, it can be done anonymously. Either way, it is important to help.
Caregivers and Health Professionals
Elder-care custodians, health practitioners, or employees of County Adult Protective
Services Agencies who, within their professional capacity or within the scope of the
employment, suspect an incident of abuse or neglect, MUST REPORT immediately by telephone
and in writing within two working days to Adult Protective Services, Long-Term Care
Ombudsmen Services, or to the police. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911.
Financial Institutions
Effective January 1, 2007 all financial institutions and their affiliates are mandated
reporters. Employees of financial institutions who, within their professional
capacity, suspect an incident of financial abuse MUST REPORT immediately by telephone
and in writing within two working days to Adult Protective Services, Long-Term Care
Ombudsmen Services or to the police. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911.
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