Recommended Web Sites

Elder Abuse Hotlines - Click here for a list of elder abuse hotlines in every state.

Elder Abuse: Signs to Look for, Actions to Take - The Mayo Clinic offers these tips about helping an older friend or relative who may be in trouble.

National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse - Learn about the extent of the problem, types of abuse, risk factors, profiles of victims and abusers, and helpful resources for learning more about elder abuse.

15 Questions and Answers About Elder Abuse - The National Center on Elder Abuse has created this information.

Adult Protective Services - Learn how they can help to protect you or your loved one.

Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse - Being the caregiver can be very stressful, read more here.

Domestic Violence: Older Women Can Be Victims Too - There is no age limits to abuse, read more here.

Elder Abuse and Neglect - This web site is designed to address many of the concerns surrounding elder abuse ranging from information concerning the incidence of abuse to a discussion of intervention strategies.

Elder Abuse and Neglect - In Search of Solutions - The American Psychological Association has produced this brochure written for consumers, but useful to anyone who wants to know more about elder abuse. It includes information about types of abuse and neglect, what causes it, and where to go for help.

Elder Abuse - The Administration on Aging provides these links to quality resources about elder abuse.

Elder Care Locator - The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Just one phone call or Website visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities.

Elder Maltreatment and Neglect - The American Medical Association has produced this fact sheet about elder abuse, including warning signs that indicate a senior is being maltreated.

Elder Mistreatment - The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging has created this information.

MEDLINEPlus: Elder Abuse - The National Library of Medicine has assembled these links to quality resources.

Mental Capacity, Consent and Undue Influence - The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse speaks on these topics.

National Center on Elder Abuse - NCEA exists to provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public; offer technical assistance and training to elder abuse agencies and related professionals; conduct short-term elder abuse research; and assist with elder abuse program and policy development. NCEA's website contains many resources and publications to help achieve these goals.

Where To Report Nursing Home Abuse - The National Center on Elder Abuse offers this information.