There are several different agencies who you can call when you believe a loved one is being exploited, abused, or neglected. You can always call an attorney at RHH LAW, PLC for advice but several government agencies can and will investigate quickly.

IF YOU SUSPECT ELDER OR VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION HAS OCCURRED IN

A private residence,
An unlicensed setting such as an assisted living facility,
An adult foster care home,
A home for the aged, or
A nursing home where the suspected perpetrator is not an employee of the facility or the resident is on leave from the nursing home,

Notify the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHS), Adult Protective Services.

Statewide 24-Hour Hotline: 855-444-3911

IF YOU SUSPECT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF A RESIDENT OF A NURSING HOME BY ANOTHER RESIDENT OR BY A NURSING HOME EMPLOYEE, NOTIFY:

Bureau of Health Services Abuse Hotline: 800-882-6006
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc.:
- Developmental Disabilities: 800-288-5923
- Mental Illness: 800-288-5923

Attorney General 24-hour Health Care Fraud Hotline: 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873)

https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29941_30590-46053--,00.html

If you have any questions and concerns regarding whether a trustee is abusing their power, please feel free to contact our office at 231-486-6556 to speak with an attorney today.