Abuse reports can be made for an older adult whether they live at home or in a care facility like a nursing home, personal care home, or hospital. Do you suspect elder abuse or abuse of an adult living with a disability?A caregiver is guilty of neglect of a care-dependent person if he: (1) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury or serious bodily injury. Elder abuse can be difficult to notice. Here are some of the most common types that occur in Pennsylvania nursing homes. The penalties for elder abuse can be severe if proper precautions in a nursing home are not followed. Learn about these penalties today. If you know someone 60 years of age or older that you believe is at risk of neglect or abuse, call us at 1-800-498-0330 (toll-free). Report abuse or neglect of an older adult 24 hours a day, every day. If you know someone who is being abused, neglected or exploited, call your local Area Agency on Aging.