Two-thirds of elder abuse is committed by spouses or adult children.

Overview What is elder abuse? Signs of abuse Myths about elder abuse Rights of vulnerable adults Maintaining connections Current laws Legislative updates Laws by state Articles of interest COMMON FORMS OF ABUSE Many people mistakenly assume that only battered paople are abused. → More TAKE ACTION "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."             Dr. Margaret Mead Gary A. Jones When Gary Jones became sick with terminal cancer, his caregiver denied him visitation with his children. → More Click on a state to begin. The current laws in that state will be displayed below. Connecticut In Connecticut, abuse of seniors can take many forms, such as financial scams, insurance fraud, physical abuse or financial exploitation. Physical abuse or neglect can include anything from withholding food or medical attention to assault or sexual abuse. Financial abuse includes theft or other misuse of a patient's personal funds, including those funds to pay for services already being paid for by Medicaid. Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Connecticut: http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp http://www.cga.ct.gov/2001/pub/Chap319dd.htm