This agency investigates allegations of elder abuse for persons over the age of 60 years old and makes the necessary referrals to assist in their ability to care for themselves. Erie County recognizes the individuals rights and promotes self-sufficiency.
This agency investigates the following types of Elder Abuse:
- Physical Abuse- using coercion or inflicting injury by punching, pushing, slapping, kicking, restraining, cutting, burning or using objects as weapons.
- Sexual Abuse- any type of touching, fondling, or sexual activity, when forced or threatened and without consent.
- Emotional Abuse-verbal threats, intimidation, humiliation and harassment.
- Neglect- intentionally failing to care for an elderly person who cannot care for her/himself without some assistance.
- Financial exploitation- taking advantage of and misusing financial resources of an elderly person.
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To call and make a report of suspected elder abuse please call (419) 626-KIDS.