AGING SERVICES,ING ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAM he signs of elder abuse may not always be easy to read/ WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE? In Pennsylvania it is defined as abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment ABUSE can occur NEGLECT can be either Physically by injury or pain, self-neglect, failure to provide unreasonable confinement for oneself causing a physical or withholding food or care. threat to one's health, or Emotionally by verbal abuse, intimidation or isolation. caregiver neglect, failure to provide care and services that Sexually by rape or sexual s a threat to the older harassment. adult's physical or mental health .EXPLOITATION: Taking away someone's financial resources by threat, deceit, or force ABANDONMENT: The desertion of an older adult by a caretaker Reporting is voluntary except for employees or an administrator of a facility which provides care to a care dependent person in their residence. .Reporters may remain anonymous Contact your local Area Agency on Aging Protective Services Unit Calls can be made 24 hours a day call more information AGING SERVICES INC 1055 OAKSTREETOINDIANAZ PA 15701 PHONER7241349-45001800-442-8016