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Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation Illinois Department on Aging

Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation Illinois Department on Aging

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Page 1: Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation Illinois Department on Aging

Elder Abuse, Neglect andFinancial Exploitation

Illinois Department on Aging

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Aging Network

State Units on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging

Aging Provider Agencies

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Department on Aging Elder Abuse Program—Administrative Overview

Social Services Program Administered by the

Department on Aging through Area Agencies on Aging

45 local provider agencies Statewide since 1991 Serves anyone 60 and over—

do not have to be disabled

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Elder Abuse ProgramPurpose

Work with and on behalf of older persons to investigate reports of alleged abuse, to intervene to prevent further mistreatment, and to allow the older person to remain independent to the maximum degree possible.

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Elder Abuse:Types of Abuse

Abuse

- Physical (23%) - Emotional (45%)

- Sexual (4%) - Confinement (8%)

Neglect-Passive (35%) - Willful (10%)

Financial Exploitation (51%)

Note: Abuse can be criminal or not

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Elder Abuse Program Victims and Abusers

Typical victim: 79 year old woman with multiple impairments

Typical abuser: adult son with substance abuse and financial problems

Victims: 75% women / 25% men Abusers: 54% male and

46% female

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Elder Abuse:Abuser Types

Well-intentioned; overstressed Well-intentioned; incapable Self-centered; lacks concern Abusive; tries to control others Sadistic; enjoys hurting others

Based on findings by Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Ph.D.

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Criteria for Cases

Person is 60 or older Abuse occurs in domestic

setting Allegations met definitions of

abuse Abuse is by a third party

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Elder Abuse ProgramSelf-Determination

Persons 60 & over are adults State can intervene over objections

only where person can’t function 5% of persons over 60 have

dementia Increases to 50% at age 85+ Increases vulnerability Limited mandatory reporting with

immunity & confidentiality. Anonymous accepted.

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Elder Abuse Program Services

Services Provided:

-Intake

-Comprehensive Assessment

-Case Plan and Interventions

-Follow-up Monitoring

-M-Teams 8,000 reports per year 60% substantiated

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Court Petitions

Elder abuse agencies in court most often on guardianship petitions. Often contested by abuser.

May petition for access to conduct assessment

May be involved with orders of protection, criminal prosecution, or civil suits to recover assets

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Elder Abuse: Where it occurs

Community settings:

- Private homes

- Retirement settings

Facilities:

- Nursing homes

- Shelter care homes

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Elder Abuse: Human Services State

Agency Responsibilities

Department on Aging: - Responds to all community settings - Most abusers family members - Ombudsman Program helps long

term care facility residents with facility, family, etc.

Department of Public Health: - Licenses & investigates complaints

in all long term care facilities. - Abusers are paid caregivers

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Law Enforcement Responsibilities

Illinois State Police: - Do criminal investigations in all

long term care facilities certified for Medicaid

- Cooperate with local law enforcement & the Dept. of Public Health

Local law enforcement: - Investigate criminal activity in

community and in facilities

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Elder Abuse Program—Working with

Law Enforcement Receive reports Refer cases: 1-800-252-8966 After hours: 1-800 279-0400 Share information Assist with access issues—L.E. Serve on M-Team Serve on Triad Conduct joint investigations

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