| Elder
Rights
Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused,
neglected and exploited by family members and others. Many victims
are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help
themselves and depend on others to meet their most basic needs.
Legislatures in all 50 states have passed some form of elder
abuse prevention laws. Laws and definitions of terms vary considerably
from one state to another, but all states have set up reporting
systems. Generally, adult protective services (APS) agencies receive
and investigate reports of suspected elder abuse.
Elder Rights Sub Navigation:
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Dept. of Health & Human Services
