Links & Resources
Social Service Resources
ABUSE & NEGLECT Information & Resources
- Adult Protection Services
- Adult Protection Services Brochure
- Local Coordinating Councils on Elder Abuse
- 2018 Kentucky Elder Abuse Annual Report
- ZeroV
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs
- State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Financial Exploitation Information & Resources
What is elder financial exploitation?
As defined by the Older Americans Act: Financial exploitation is the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper actions by a caregiver, fiduciary, or other individuals in which the resources of an older person are used by another for personal profit or gain; or actions that result in depriving an older person of the benefits, resources, belongings, or assets to which they are entitled. Elder financial exploitation is the theft of money, property or belongings.
If you or a loved one feels like you have been a victim of Financial Exploitation contact the following numbers:
- Adult Protection Services (502) 564-7043
- Federal Trade Commission (877) 438-4338
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SNP) (877) 808-2468
- Crimes Against Seniors (502) 452-6341
- Legal Aid Society (502) 584-1254
Social Service Resources
- ADRC’s in Kentucky
- Eldercare Locator
- Metro United Way
- Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens
- CHOICES: Senior Housing Alternatives
- Welcome to Louisville Metro Housing Authority (lmha1.org)
- Legal Aid Society
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- Medicare.gov
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Benefits CheckUp
- Better Business Bureau
- Social Security Administration
- Fall prevention
- Free web-based caregiver support
- National Council on Aging resource for older adults