- of Seniors or Adults with Disabilities
To report instances of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older or disabled adult,
please call our 24-Hour HOTLINE: 704-336-CARE (2273).
All calls are confidential.
Signs of Possible Abuse
- Unusual and unexplained bruises
- Welts, fractures or burns in various stages of healing or in the shape of an object (rope, belt, restraints, electric burner)
- Bed sores, weight loss or dry skin and lips
- Clothing inappropriate for the whether condition
- Inadequate shelter or medical care
- Any deliberate confinement of an adult in a dangerous environment
Signs of Possible Self-Neglect
- Forgetfulness in lighting or turning off stove or gas
- Pointless wandering at night
- Inability to cook, eat, bathe, toilet, dress or care for one's self
- Unexplainable thinness or dehydration
- Causing small fires
- Living in an unsafe environment
- Administering medication incorrectly
- Inability to communicate
Signs of Possible Caretaker Neglect
- Failure to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, and attention to personal and incidental needs
- Failure to manage resources to meet needs
- Failure to provide a safe living situation that is not hazardous to the health and safety
- Failure to provide adequate supervision
- Failure by caretaker to provide and/or arrange for medical needs
Signs of Possible Exploitation - Unexplained withdrawals of money
- Using deceit, treachery, or coercion to obtain money
- Unusual interest by anyone in the older or disabled adult's finances
- Difference between assets and lifestyles
- Unusually large payments for services rendered
- Failure to pay for basic needs (lights, phone)
- Inappropriate sexual activities
Call 704-336-CARE (2273) to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.