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Elder Abuse, Neglect andFinancial Exploitation
Illinois Department on Aging
Aging Network
State Units on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging
Aging Provider Agencies
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
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.
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
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
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.
Criteria for Cases
Person is 60 or older Abuse occurs in domestic
setting Allegations met definitions of
abuse Abuse is by a third party
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.
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
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
Elder Abuse: Where it occurs
Community settings:
- Private homes
- Retirement settings
Facilities:
- Nursing homes
- Shelter care homes
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
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
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