ELDER ABUSE & VULNERABLE ADULTS

Indicator 52

Why is this Important?

A vulnerable adult or an "adult-at-risk" is an adult who has a physical or mental condition that substantially impairs his or her ability to care for his or her needs; and has experienced, is currently experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation.

Crimes against the elderly (age 60+) target some of the most vulnerable people in society. Victims often lose thousands of dollars with the cost especially high due to the victim’s stage in life. The crimes effect not only the elderly or vulnerable, but their caregivers. Financial abuse impacts society, because as individuals lose funds, they rely on public funds for support.

The most common characteristics of adults-at-risk that are 60 years of age or older are Alzheimer's or dementia, mobility impairment, and medical conditions.

The most common characteristics of adults-at-risk that are 18-59 years of age are developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Adult protective services are present to aid elders and vulnerable adults at risk, who have been abused, neglected or exploited.

Key Takeaways

Elder adults-at-risk are most likely to live alone.

Adults at risk age 60 and older were 58% female and 42% male.

The most common abusers to at-risk adults of any age are family members.

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The number of at-risk adult (ages 18-59) abuse cases with alleged abuser(s) in Marathon County.