Nearly 90 percent of alleged elder abuse cases were reported to have occurred in a domestic setting.

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. Indiana In the state of Indiana, an 'endangered adult' means an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age; is incapable by reason of mental illness, mental retardation, dementia, habitual drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care; and harmed or threatened with harm as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Indiana defines adult abuse as follows: Abuse: Any touching (battery) of a person in a rude and insolent manner (may include verbal abuse) Neglect: The intentional withholding of essential care or services (may include abandonment) Exploitation: The intentional misuse of a person's property or services (financial) or (may include sexual exploitation Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Indiana: http://www.in.gov/fssa/elderly/aging/aps.html http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title12/ar10/ch3.html