MR #06.20: Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect

MR #06.20: Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect

Summary:

The Elder Abuse and Neglect Act requires a DHS employee to report suspected abuse or neglect of a person age 60 or older living in the community. As the result of a change to the law, effective January 1, 2007, "self-neglect" will be added to the definitions of elder abuse.