Florida is one of the number one states for elder abuse in the country. Many elders decide to retire in Florida to live out the rest of their lives near the beach. As a result, Florida has the greatest population of elderly people in the U.S., which means a higher percentage of elder abuse. However, victims of elder abuse should also know that Florida has many kind and driven organizations geared towards the protection of the elderly and their rights. Know that you or someone you love are not al...

Texas is home to nearly 2.5 million elderly residents, and tens of thousands of elderly abuse cases are reported each year. Texas officials and the federal government have pooled their efforts to implement laws and regulations to help ensure the safety and security of the elderly community. In fact, any resident of Texas that does not report a known case of elder abuse will be liable and charged with a class B misdemeanor. With more than 4,000 cases of elderly abuses each year, in central Texas ...

Like most other states, Colorado suffers a large number of elderly abuse reports each year. Approximately, 11,000 cases of elderly abuse are reported to Colorado officials every year, primarily for financial exploitation or neglect. It’s important now more than ever for every state to take appropriate actions and steps to fight against this atrocity. Colorado has stepped up by passing comprehensive legislation to protect elders from fraud. AARP and the Colorado Attorney General Office have been ...

Elder abuse is a growing problem in this country. While many states have taken steps in helping their elderly citizens with this problem, some have yet to take major actions that ensure the safety of the vulnerable adult community. Colorado is a state that proudly endorses the mandatory reporting of elderly abuse. This is definitely a step in the right direction. It forces indecisive people to speak up and gives them the push they need to seek assistance. Unfortunately, there are still more unre...

Financial elder abuse is one of the three main types of mistreatment that occurs in the elderly community today. The state of Utah seeks to combat this atrocity by enacting stronger and more comprehensive legislation to ensure the safety of the elder community as a whole. Anyone suffering from financial elder abuse can contact the organizations and services listed below. Victims of elderly abuse need to keep in mind that Utah has your rights and well-being at heart and that the law is on your si...