Emotional and Psychological Abuse: Threatens. Denies access to spiritual traditions/events. Ridicules persona and cultural values. Uses family members against them. Isolates. Uses privilege. Financial Exploits. Denies medical treatment.

Physical abuse: Hitting, punching, kicking, burning, any bodily contact that causes harm.

Economic abuse: Withholding basic needs, using money to control behavior, squandering elderly person’s money.

Protecting the Elderly: From the Attorney General’s office of Ohio.

The Attorney General’s Office has a number of programs designed to protect elderly citizens against those who prey upon them. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section serves as a strong advocate for elderly consumers who are victimized by unfair and unscrupulous business practices. Visit their web site for more valuable information: www.ag.state.oh.us. Or call (740) 845-2447.

The Special Prosecutions and Criminal Justice Initiatives Section, assists local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent and prosecute crimes against the elderly. The Office’s Pro-Bono Program provides volunteer attorneys to assist with preparing documents to facilitate end-of-life decisions and estate distribution. In addition, the Health Care Fraud section has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of patient abuse and neglect in Ohio long-term care facilities.