A video, provided by the SNN6 channel in Charlotte County from an event on June 15th in celebration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Help Stop Elder Abuse
Florida Law requires that any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a vulnerable adult has been or is being abused, neglected, or exploited shall immediately report such knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline on the toll-free telephone number, 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). The TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) number for reporting adult abuse is 1-800-955-8770.
Senior Choices of Southwest Florida provides professional and paraprofessional training and outreach on Elder Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect. To schedule a training or event speaker please contact Marilyn Gregory, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator at 239-652-6900 Ext. 240.
If you think you are a victim of abuse, exploitation or neglect contact the Elder Abuse Hotline toll-free at 1-800-962-2873. If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Click here to view the Elder Abuse Prevention Brochure.
For additional information please go to the DCF Elder Abuse Hotline website.