What happens during an elder abuse investigation?
• A visit to the elder person’s residence. • Observation of the elder person. • An interview with the elder person (to the extent possible, this interview is private). • An interview with any person who takes care of the elder person. • A review of treatment and health care records. A competent older adult has the right to refuse an elder abuse investigation and the right to refuse services. The Milwaukee County Department on Aging cannot investigate allegations regarding elders who reside in community based residential facilities or nursing homes, or who receive services from a home health agency licensed by the state under s50.49. Complaints against nursing homes, community based residential facilities or home health agencies licensed should be reported to the State Department of Health and Family Services.
