By 2030, the number of people ages 65 to 74 will grow 107 percent.

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. Hawaii Hawaii's law that applies to elder abuse and mandates protective services to adult abuse victims is found in Chapter 346, Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to Dependent Adult Protective Services (APS). According to this law, "abuse means actual or imminent physical injury, psychological abuse or neglect, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment." Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Hawaii: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0346/HRS_0346-0221.HTM http://www.hawaii.edu/aging/abuse.htm