Types of Elder Abuse. You can report suspected elder abuse of an older adult age 60 and older.You can submit a report for yourself or on behalf of someone else. 27, 2024 By Shyvonne Noboa We face a number of challenges as we age. Abuse and neglect within nursing homes are more prevalent than many people realize. If an elderly individual is unable to care for himself or herself, family members often seek assistance from a nursing home facility. The state only requires those working in adult protective services to report suspicion of abuse to law enforcement. An example of neglect includes a caregiver who does not use a senior's resources to maintain the well-being of the aging adult. We help our clients bring personal injury–and in some cases, wrongful death–lawsuits against abusive nursing homes. Learn how to report nursing home abuse in New York, the Bronx, Long Island, Rochester, Albany, Buffalo and NYC.