What happens when you report possible elder abuse?

There are many possible ways to report elder abuse. According to a guide prepared by the California Attorney General, abuse can be reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, to local law enforcement or to the Bureau of MediCal Fraud and Elder Abuse. read more

The reporter of elder abuse/neglect can request to remain anonymous and Wisconsin law, Chapter 46.90, protects their identity. The elder person who is the subject of the abuse/neglect report may refuse the investigation or services. read more

When you report elder abuse you have to sign documentation stating what is happening, a social worker is assigned to the case and they go out and interview the person (your father) and they are basically on a fact finding mission, in some cases they are collecting information to take back to attorneys to see if charges need to be filed against (your father). read more