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Red Flags or Signs of Abuse

Older adults may be harmed by spouses, partners, adult children, or other family members, caregivers, or others. They may experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, and neglect. Often several forms of abuse may be occurring at the same time. 

If you have experienced having money or belongings taken from you, been treated badly, or are in a controlling relationship with a spouse, partner, family member, or caregiver, please click the link for: Signs That Someone May Be Harming You.

If you are concerned about an older adult, click: Signs and Red Flags:  Possible Indicators of Elder Abuse

For Detailed Lists of Indicators of Abuse, Neglect. or Exploitation, Go To: