Protecting Older Adults Starts with Knowledge
Our Resources page provides practical tools and information that can be shared with families, caregivers, and senior care professionals to help prevent elder abuse. Explore guides, tips, and educational materials designed to raise awareness, promote safety, and empower families to protect their loved ones.
We encourage you to share these materials widely at health fairs, during family assessments, community events, and any interaction where education can make a difference. By helping families recognize the signs of abuse and understand how to respond, you become a vital part of preventing harm and strengthening safety across your community.
Family Facing Resources
NAEAP Quick Start Guide to Elder Safety
The NAEAP Quick Start Guide to Elder Safety gives families a simple, accessible starting point to understand and prevent elder abuse.
Misunderstandings about elder abuse can prevent families from recognizing danger early. Knowing the truth helps protect older adults and ensures
The 10 types of Elder Mistreatment
The NAEAP Quick Start Guide to Elder Safety gives families a simple, accessible starting point to understand and prevent elder abuse.
What to do if you Suspect Elder Abuse
Suspecting elder abuse can feel overwhelming, but taking action early can prevent serious harm. The most important step is to
NAEAP Financial Exploitation Prevention Guide
Financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of elder abuse. It occurs when someone improperly uses an older adult’s money, property, or assets for personal gain.
Resources for Providers
NAEAP Red Flags Within Your Organization
This guide highlights internal red flags that may indicate systemic or operational issues and provides actionable strategies for prevention and remediation.
NAEAP Caregiver Professional Boundaries Guide
Professional boundaries begin with respect for personal space and privacy. Caregivers should never invade a resident’s personal space, use their belongings without permission, or access private information unnecessarily
NAEAP Caregiver Screening Best Practices
By following these screening and evaluation practices, agencies can reduce risks of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, while fostering a culture of safety, respect, and excellence in caregiving.
FAST FACTS
Nearly 1 in 10 older adults (age 60+) experienced some form of elder abuse in the past year.
More than 95% of elder abuse goes unreported — only a small fraction of victims report their abuse.
Approximately 60% of elder abuse cases are committed by a family member, most often an adult child or spouse.
Older adults with cognitive impairment, including dementia, are up to 4 times more likely to experience abuse or neglect.
