Call 911 if a senior is in immediate physical danger.
You can report suspected elder abuse of an older adult aged 60 or older. You can submit a report for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
Elder abuse can be committed by someone with whom the victim has an intimate or trusting relationship. Such relationships include:
- Spouse
- Partner
- Adult child
- Other relative
- Caregiver
- Home aide or attendant
- Roommate
- Friend
- Any other individual with a trusted relationship to the older adult
Elder abuse can include:
- Financial abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Caregiver neglect
Other types of complaints, such as a landlord failing to make repairs or complaints about nursing homes, are handled by other agencies. 311 can direct those complaints appropriately.
If you are a victim of elder abuse, you can also contact a Family Justice Center to get information on services such as counseling, safety planning, legal assistance, and more.
