Elder Rights - Abuse Prevention

Abandoned is intended to help you understand what abandonment means and how it fits into Adult Protective Services (APS). APS Program accepts reports of abandonment to help eligible adults who have been left without proper care or necessities.

Engage2Change - Adult Protective Services Awareness Campaign 
Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Engage2Change - Adult Protective Services and Ombudsman Program Awareness Campaign 
Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish  

Self-Neglect - Engage to learn, recognize, and help those who may self-neglect.

Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Working Together - An overview of the APS program, what to expect during a case, your rights and possible outcomes.

Arabic, Chinese (Simplified) (Traditional), Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Reporting Abuse: What Professionals Need to Know defines abuse; lists who is mandated to report it and under what circumstances; explains how to make a report; describes what happens once a report is made to the Adult Protective Services Program; provides indicators of each type of abuse; and lists the state's designated Abuse Provider Agencies, their telephone numbers and the area each serves.

Adult Protective Services Program Annual Report, FY 2022 provides information on services, principles and structure of this program, as well as a summary of abuse occurrences, state accomplishments in addressing these incidences and efforts to protect Illinois seniors. Demographics are included in this multi-page report.

What Every Faith Community Needs to Know about Adult Abuse

Guidelines for Bankers/Financial Officers

Guidelines for In-Home Service Workers

Guidelines for Health Care Providers  

Guidelines for Law Enforcement Officers

Protect Yourself – Stop financial exploitation before it happens!

Bankers can help stop senior exploitation before it happens!