Suspected Elder Abuse -- What should be reported?

Rosemary Flanigan
May 14, 2009

I am giving a short program to hospice/nursing home personnel tomorrow and I am using a case that centers around suspected elder abuse by a family member.

Yes, yes, I know one is bound by law to report it. But how “suspicious” must the circumstances be? In my case there are no bruises but there are rumors of periodic food deprivation.

HELP!