Protective Services and Ombudsman
Signs of elder abuse – Although these signs do not always mean elder abuse, it is important to be aware that elder abuse can occur at anytime to anyone:
- Bruises or broken bones
- Weight loss
- Dementia may be blamed on “old age” when the real cause is malnutrition or drug interactions or side effects.
- The older person never goes outside or never sees visitors
- Withdrawing large sums of money from a savings account without apparent reason
- Signing over his or her home to a relative
New phone number 717-265-7887
Additional information on Criminal History Background Checks has moved to the Long-Term Living section within the Professionals and Providers area of this site. Click here to go to Criminal History Background Checks.
For professionals interested in aging topics this area provides information on the programs that advocate for the safety and well-being of older adults. Learn how to recognize and report elder abuse and discover how the citizen advocates in the Ombudsman Program promote resident’s rights in long-term care facilities.
