SWAAD - Reporting Elder Abuse

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How to Report Elder Abuse

Do you suspect a vulnerable adult may be a victim of elder abuse?

Who is a Vulnerable Adult?

a person 60 years of age or older who lacks the functional, physical, or mental ability to care for him or herself;
an adult with a developmental disability
an adult with a legal guardian
an adult living in a long-term care facility (an adult family home, boarding home or nursing home);
an adult living in their own or family’s home receiving services from an agency or contracted individual provider; or
an adult self-directing their care

There are several types of abuse:

Physical
Sexual
Mental Mistreatment or Emotional
Exploitation
Neglect
Self-Neglect
Abandonment

If you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abuse call Adult Protective Services Intake immediately. For Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania and Wahkiakum contact 877-734-6277.

For more information you can visit Washington State Adult Protective Services online at http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov/APS/

If you are uncomfortable making the report or have additional questions please contact Senior Information and Assistance.