Elder abuse is the neglect, exploitation, or harmful mistreatment of anyone over the age of 65 years old. It can involve physical violence, psychological abuse, isolation, abandonment, abduction, false imprisonment, or cargiver neglect. It also includes the unlawful taking of a senior's money or property.
- If harm is occurring in a private home, you are obliged by law to report it to Adult Protective Services (APS). If the abuse is occurring in a licensed care facility, call an ombudsman or report it to the New Mexico's Attorney General.
- If you are worried about an elderly patient, contact the sheriff's department and request a welfare check.
Elder abuse hotline: 1-866-654-3219 or 1-505-476-4912 (in Albuquerque)
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
NM Adult Protective Services Division
NM Aging and Long-term Services Department
NM Division of Health Improvement, Incident Management Bureau
NM Long-term Care Ombudsman
NM Attorney General's Office
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