The
Elder Info Line® National Hotline is dedicated to the prevention
of elder abuse and seeks to link seniors to resources, products
and service providers in their area. Serving the United
States and Canada, the hotline is available 24 hours daily
with professional crisis volunteers actively being sought
to utilize a database of over 5,000 resources*.
Since its 1991 inception, thousands of calls have been received
from seniors involved in disputes or are in the midst of
abuse, children of aging parents, caregivers, individuals
concerned that abuse is occurring, and others requesting
information on service providers, products and benefits
available within the senior industry.
The Elder Info Line a valuable resource for professionals,
including care managers, nurses, geriatric doctors, researchers,
counselors, providers and others advocacy groups and trade
associations - people who need to make referrals to facilities
and agencies. The hotline receives no government funding.
It is supported by the generous contributions of concerned
individuals, foundations and organizations.
The Hotline allows seniors, their loved ones and others
interested in the eldercare industry easy access to all
they need to know about a facility, product or professional
at any time, from any location. Information is changed or
updated as needed and is convenient for seniors with arthritis,
vision limitations and other disabilities.
Callers can be routed directly to the provider of their
choice or leave a message after listening to pre-recorded
information and the exact same information is also conveniently
available on the web. Callers can also file verbal complaints
and voice concerns anonymously, if desired.
To Hear a Sample Recording, Dial:
1-866-408-0824.
Callers may search this system by Member I.D., Telephone
Number or simply saying the Name of the Company or Provider.
