• Unexplained burns, welts, scratches, bruises, fractures, dislocations, sores, or sprains

• Lacks needed dentures, glasses, hearing aids or medication

• Lacks needed supervision

• Malnourishment

• Mistrust of others, withdrawn from normal activities

• Personal belongings missing

• Property or savings mismanaged

• Severe anxiety, fearfulness, depression

• Sudden or frequent changes in will or power of attorney or property transfers that the adult is unable to comprehend

• Unpaid bills

• Home cluttered, filthy, in disrepair, has fire or safety hazards

• Untreated medical conditions

• Lack of basic hygiene, adequate food, or clean and appropriate clothing

• Person confined to bed is left without care

• Caregiver isolates adult or fails to provide for adult’s needs

• Caregiver is verbally aggressive or demeaning, controlling, overly concerned about spending money, or uncaring

• Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases

Stop Elder Abuse

To report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your local social services or the toll-free 24-hour hotline at 1-888-832-3858.