Table 2. Elder abuse resources
Local
Area Agency on Aging/Older Adults Protective Services (Check county of residence)
Law Enforcement (9-1-1), especially if the individual is in immediate danger
Ombudsman (Check for county at 717-783-8975)
State
Eldercare Locator: Enter zip code
1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
https://eldercare.acl.gov
Legal Services: AARP Senior Law Center
1-866-389-5654 (toll-free)
http://seniorlawcenter.org/seniorlaw-services/direct-legal-services-and-representation/
National Adult Protective Services Association: Refer to state level
1-800-490-8505
www.napsa-now.org
PA Department of Aging: Pennsylvania Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-490-8505 (toll-free 24/7)
https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/Report-Elder-Abuse.aspx
National
Aging in Place
https://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/
National Center on Elder Abuse
1-855-500-3537 (toll-free)
https://ncea.acl.gov/Suspect-Abuse/Reporting-Abuse.aspx
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (toll-free 24/7)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY/toll-free)
www.thehotline.org/get-help
U.S. Department of Justice
1-202-514-2000
1-800-877-8339 (TTY/toll-free)
www.justice.gov/elderjustice
awareness, recognition, reporting, and dissemina-
tion of information through public platforms and
locations where elderly congregate. Additionally,
providing resources and proactively participating in
development of healthcare policies that protect elder
safety and wellness will ensure that elder abuse is not
overlooked.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Elder abuse preven-
tion. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/features/elderabuse/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, May 28). Elder abuse:
Definitions. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/el-
derabuse/definitions.html
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