According to a new analysis of statistics from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System and the US Census shows, Washington state leads in the nation in the number of elder abuse cases. Financial exploitation was the most common form of elder abuse in the state.
If you or a loved one needs help with elder abuse or suspected elder abuse, contact Adult Protective Services (https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services-aps) or if your loved on resides at a long-term care facility such as assisted living, adult family home, or nursing home, consider contacting the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for residents of long-term care and will investigate reports. https://www.waombudsman.org/
