Responding to Elder Abuse in Texas

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What are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse?

What are the Types of Elder Abuse?

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Who Can Receive APS Services?

What is Mandated Reporting and Who is

Required to Report?

Responding to Elder

Abuse in Texas

How Can I Report Suspicion of

Elder Abuse in Texas?

You may report suspected adult abuse, neglect or

exploitation in Texas either online or you may call

Adult Protective Services:

Reporters should be prepared to provide as much information as possible about those involved, including contact

information, the condition of the alleged victim and any activities of daily living impairments. Please report even

if you do not know all the answers or have proof of abuse. Learn more about placing a report to APS,

What Happens Next, and Frequently Asked Questions in Texas.

State by State Services Locator

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5.2%

4.6%

0.6%

1.6%

5.1%

Caregiver Neglect

Financial

Exploitation

Psychological

Abuse

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Prevalence

by Type

of Abuse

Build Strong Support for Older Americans

by Learning More about Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse

Is an intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or

another person in a relationship involving an expectation

of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older

adult. It is a term under which ﬁve types of abuse

are reﬂected.

Prevalence of Elder Abuse

At least 10% of adults age 60 and older

will experience some form of elder

abuse in a given year, with some older

adults simultaneously experiencing

more than one type of abuse.

The Consequences of Elder Abuse

The trauma of elder abuse may result in health

issues like deterioration in health, hospitalization and

increased mortality, clinical issues like depression and

suicide, social issues like disrupted relationships, and

ﬁnancial loss, all leading to diminished independence

and quality of life.

Types of

Abuse

Financial

Exploitation

Caregiver

Neglect

Psychological

Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Physical

Abuse

Explore the resources and information on elder abuse at www.elderjustice.gov

Find federal and state resources as well as community outreach materials in the

Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Resource Guide

Learn about financial scams at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Scams

Discover facts about elder abuse at the National Center on Elder Abuse

Locate training options at the USC Training Resources on Elder Abuse