Kentucky Resources
In Kentucky, about 6,000 reported cases of elder abuse or neglect are reported every year. During 2003, allegations relating to mistreatment fell into three main categories: abuse (40%), caretaker neglect (24%) and financial abuse (16%). The average age of victims was 75.
Sources for Statistics
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Adult Protection Statistics: Jan 2002-2003
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- Kentucky Office of Attorney General
- Kentucky Office of Inspector General
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 209.0 Protection of Adults
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 216.936 Expansion of Nurse Aide Abuse Registry to Include Home Health Aides
Help Lines and Hotlines
- Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-752-6200
- Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-372-2991
- Attorney General's Tip Line 1-877-ABUSE-TIP or 1-877-228-7384
Attorney General's Online Reporting Form - Spouse Abuse Hotline 1-800-544-2022
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services/Division of Aging Services. 1-800-564-7043
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Adult Protection Statistics: Jan 2002-2003