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Elder Abuse Resources

Recognizing elder abuse and knowing your rights 

How to help prevent elder abuse

 

Elder abuse from a legal perspective 

Physical abuse

 

Sexual abuse 

Emotional abuse

 

Financial abuse

 

Neglect

 

Self-neglect

 

 

Overview from the World Health Organization

Overview from the Nursing Home Abuse Center

Data sources from the Center for Disease Control

                                 

     

Maine Adult Protective Services

 

Hotlines for other states 

                                                                      

 

Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services

 

Maine Council on Aging

 

Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention

Legal Services for the Elderly

 

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging

Eastern Area Agency on Aging

Seniors Plus

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Spectrum Generations

Local Triad Contacts

Overviews of Elder Abuse

How to Report Possible or Suspected Elder Abuse

Maine Triads

Maine Resources

Elder Abuse Data

Maine Area Agencies on Aging

Detailed Look at Types of Elder Abuse

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