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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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