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. Minnesota In the state of Minnesota maltreatment of vulnerable adults is defined as: Abuse: physical, emotional or sexual Neglect: caregiver neglect or self-neglect Financial exploitation Here are some links for reference on elder abuse in the state of Minnesota: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/.../dhs_id_051559.pdf http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/.../dhs_id_005710.hcsp