Addressing elder abuse
Elder abuse affects thousands of Illinois senior citizens every year. Because of the abuse, these victims experience severe neglect and extreme feelings of fear and loneliness. The City of Chicago, the Illinois Department of Aging and the Seniors’ Advisory Council have helped defined the statutes for the different areas of elder abuse.
• Elder Abuse is defined as any action or inaction by a caretaker that places the health and well-being of an elderly person in jeopardy.
• Physical Abuse is any act of physical violence or rough treatment that causes injury or discomfort.
• Psychological/Emotional Abuse is any act, including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation intimidation, or other treatment that may diminish a sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth.
• Sexual Abuse is any sexual behavior directed towards an individual without his/her full knowledge or consent.
• Neglect is intentional or unintentional withholding of basic necessities or care, including food, medication, clothes, etc.
• Financial Exploitation is the misuse or withholding of an individual’s financial resources.
City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help line:
1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338) 1-877-863-6339 (TTY)
Toll free, confidential, multilingual, 24-hour referral assistance for victims of domestic violence.
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