Victims of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation are three times more likely to die at an earlier age.

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. Illinois In the state of Illinois, abuse means causing any physical, mental or sexual injury to an eligible adult, including exploitation of such adult's financial resources. Additionally, in Illinois neglect is defined as another individual's failure to provide an eligible adult with or willful withholding from an eligible adult the necessities of life including, but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter or medical care. Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Illinois: http://www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuse.htm http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp