For Families
Warning signs of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation
What to watch for and how to report concerns in Florida.
- Unexplained bruises, injuries or weight loss
- Poor hygiene, dirty living conditions or missing medications
- Sudden changes in finances, new "best friends," or missing money
- Fear or withdrawal around a certain person
- Unpaid bills despite enough income
Report it
In an emergency call 911. Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873 or online (Florida DCF Abuse Hotline). Concerns in a nursing home or assisted living: Long-Term Care Ombudsman (ombudsman.elderaffairs.org).
General information only, not medical, legal or financial advice. Programs and amounts change; confirm with the official source or a qualified professional.