Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse may include . . . Hitting Pushing Causing unnecessary pain Intentional misuse of medication Causing Injury Unauthorized restraint Sexual Abuse Inappropriate exposure Inappropriate sexual advances Inappropriate sexual contact Sexual exploitation Rape Emotional or Verbal Abuse Humiliation Threats of harm or abandonment Isolation Non-Communication Intimidation Financial Abuse Undue influence to change legal documents Misuse of property Theft or embezzlement Victims are . MAY BE . . . According to national estimates only 1 in 14 case are reported.
Elder abuse is a family issue.
If you have observed or suspect abuse, call for assistance and support now. An average of 300 cases are reported each month in Orange County. If YOU or ANY elderly or dependent person you know is being abused, or if you know of a caregiver under stress . . . Any mandated reporter who, in his or her professional capacity, or within the scope of his or her employment, has observed or has knowledge of an incident that reasonably appears to be physical abuse, abandonment, isolation, financial abuse, or neglect, or is told by an elder or dependent adult that he or she has experienced behavior constituting physical abuse, abandonment, isolation, financial abuse, or neglect, or reasonably suspects abuse shall report the known or suspected instance of abuse by telephone immediately or as soon as practically possible, and by written report sent within two working days. As a mandated reporter, you are required to give your name.