Reporting Elder Abuse has gotten a lot easier in the last few years. A good place to begin is at the
Illinois Department of Aging:
The Department works to protect the rights of senior citizens. provindes links to Legal Services and prevent elder abuse.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuselegal-main.htm
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Program works to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of senior citizens living in the community.
The Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who live in long term care facilit
Legal Services – The Illinois Department on Aging provides legal services to Senior Illinoisans 60 years of age or older. Legal assistance providers advocate for and represent older clients in civil cases – particularly those involving elder abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, consumer fraud, landlord-tenant relationships, nursing home residents' rights, and conflicts over benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and pensions.
Advance Directives and legal cautions to consider when preparing Power of Attorney and Living Will forms.
