The service is available to all persons over the age of 60 at no cost. Elder Abuse and Neglect Program DuPage County Human Services, Senior Citizen Services responds to all reports of suspected abuse of persons over the age of 60 in DuPage County and works to help resolve the abusive situation. Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, confinement and sexual abuse. In 1995 there were 124 reports of abuse in DuPage County. Professionals working with older persons who are suspected of being abused, neglected or financially exploited but who are unable, due to dysfunction, to report for themselves are mandated reporters as defined by the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act.
All Calls Are Confidential.