{"id":5634,"date":"2023-04-28T14:12:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5634"},"modified":"2023-04-28T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:45:00","slug":"how-to-report-elder-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/how-to-report-elder-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to report elder abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you suspect abuse, it\u2019s important to take action immediately. Unfortunately, many older adults are hesitant or unable to report the abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Call 911 if a senior is in immediate, life-threatening danger.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, if you suspect abuse is currently occurring or has occurred, report the concern to the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Adult Protective Services (APS) for individuals who don\u2019t live in a care facility or don\u2019t have a home health provider<br clear='none'\/>\nPolice<\/li>\n<li>Nursing home ombudsman, if the person is in a long-term care facility<\/li>\n<li>State\u2019s department of health services for individuals living in a long-term care facility or relying on a home health provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also consider filing a lawsuit to help pay for therapy, relocation costs, medical bills, or other losses the individual suffered due to the abuse.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need proof to file a report or to call the appropriate agency. When reporting your concerns, let them know your specific observations and reasons for your suspicion. If possible, include details such as time frames, dates of events, or any relevant documents (such as issues of financial exploitation or fraud).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\".\/what-is-healthcare-law\/\">Browse more health law articles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suspect abuse, it\u2019s important to take action immediately. Unfortunately, many older adults are hesitant or unable to report the abuse. Call 911 if a senior is in immediate, life-threatening danger. 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