Elder Abuse and Neglect

Elder Abuse can take many forms including physical abuse; verbal, emotional or psychological abuse; financial abuse and exploitation; sexual abuse; or caregiver neglect. If you or someone you know is elderly, age 60 or older, and are being hurt, you may want to talk to someone about it. You may be a victim of elder abuse that could include physical or emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. This provides information from Pennsylvania of Aging on the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and neglect.