Adult Protective Services (APS) Find state or local agencies that receive and investigate reports of suspected elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation through the national Eldercare Locator. The National Adult Protective Services Association also lists contact information for APS offices by state.
Area Agency on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) Find local agencies that provide information about aging and disability services, including resources for caregivers, through the national Eldercare Locator.
Elder care mediation Search for mediators who can help find solutions to disagreements among family members and other individuals about caregiving and finances.
Long-term care ombudsman program The National Long-term Care Ombudsman Resource Center has detailed information about ombudsman roles and programs. You can also find state and local long-term care ombudsman programs through the national Eldercare Locator.
Police or sheriff The National Neighborhood Watch has a search tool you can use to find your local law enforcement agency. You can also check your local directory or search online.
Free legal services for people over age 60 Find local programs that provide free legal help to people over age 60 through the national Eldercare Locator.
Free legal services for people with low income Find local programs that provide free legal help to lower-income individuals on the Legal Services Corporation website.
Information on laws about elder financial abuse The U.S. Department of Justice provides an overview of state civil and criminal laws about elder financial abuse.
Information on legal issues affecting people living in nursing homes and assisted living communities The National Center on Law & Elder Rights has information on legal assistance, financial security, guardianship, decision-making capacity, and other topics.
Help finding benefits BenefitsCheckUp, a free service from the National Council on Aging, helps adults age 55+ identify benefits that could save them money and cover the costs of everyday expenses.
Veterans benefits The Department of Veterans Affairs provides information about eligibility, health and long-term care benefits, and in-home care for veterans.
Resources for health care and long-term care professionals The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) provides links to information and resources to help identify elder fraud and financial abuse, including a screening tool for clinicians.
Elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation The National Center on Elder Abuse has research, training, and resources to help prevent elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative This program works to prevent and identify abuse of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian older adults.
