Crisis Call
Center
Reporting Elder Abuse and
Neglect
Individuals throughout Nevada can call the
crisis line to report elder abuse or neglect. The Center handles all overnight,
weekend and holiday reporting. Assessments are made to determine the immediate
degree of danger to the senior involved. Depending on severity, reports are
turned over to the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency or Adult Protective
Services on the next business day.
To file a report Monday through Friday,
during the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, call: 775-688-2964
For after hours, weekend and holidays,
call:
775-784-8090 or 1-800-992-5757
What is Elder
Abuse?
Elder abuse may include physical abuse, neglect,
psychological or emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or self-neglect.
Possible signs of Physical Abuse
- Cuts, lacerations, puncture wounds
Bruises, welts, and/or skin discoloration
Injuries that have not been properly cared for
(injuries may be hidden on areas of the body normally covered by clothing)
Poor physical hygiene
Dehydration and/or malnutrition
Weight Loss
Burns (may be caused by cigarettes or contact with
other objects)
Possible signs of Neglect by Caregiver
- Dirt, fecal/urine smell, or other health and safety
hazards in elder's living environment.
- Rashes, sores, lice on elder
- Elder is inadequately clothed and/or is un-kept (hair,
clothing, personal hygiene)
- Elder is malnourished or dehydrated
- Elder has an untreated medical condition
Possible signs of Psychological/Emotional Abuse
- Elder appears withdrawn and hesitant to speak openly
to others
- Elder appears helpless and fearful
- Agitated in presence of person inflicting abuse
- Depression
Possible indicators of Financial Abuse
- Missing personal belongings
- Numerous unpaid bills, overdue rent, etc.
- Purchases of items the senior would not normally
buy
Unusual or inappropriate activity in bank accounts
Deliberate isolation of an older adult from friends
and family
Signatures on checks, etc., that do not resemble the
older person's signature
Power of attorney given, recent changes in or creation
of a will
An excessive amount of money is being expended on the
care of the older person
Placement in nursing home or residential care facility
which is not commensurate with financial status of the senior
Lack of personal grooming items, appropriate clothing
and affordable comfort items such TV or radio
Possible indicators of Self-Neglect
- Inability to manage activities of daily living,
including personal care, shopping, meal preparation, housework, etc.
- Inability to manage personal finances, giving money
away or failure to pay bills
- Not keeping medical appointments, isolation
- Suicidal acts, refusing medical attention, substance
abuse, malnutrition, dehydration, etc.
- Rashes, sores, fecal/urine smell, inadequate clothing
- Changes in intellectual functioning such as confusion,
inappropriate response, disorientation to time and place, memory failure,
incoherence, etc.
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