"Legal Issues Related to Elder Abuse," Handy Guides by the ABA for Download

Don't walk out! The threshold for reporting is suspicion of abuse, not proof! Failure of a mandated party to report suspicion of elder abuse is a crime. “My colleagues and I need to know that when we’re told ‘I could spend dad’s money because I have his power of attorney’ we shouldn’t just say ‘Oh, OK’ and walk out.” —Dale Gillette, Lt. (ret.), Ross County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office and Triad Coordinator, Pickaway County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office #POAAbuse #ElderAbuse #FreeDrFlege