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Adult Protective Services (APS)

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How can this program help me?

The Adult Protective Services (APS) program can help when, because of a mental or physical disability, you (or someone you know) can no longer take care of your basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. APS also investigates and provides support if you are an older adult who is being abused (physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse), neglected, or taken advantage of financially by people close to you. These people may include a spouse, caregiver, other family members, and friends. Services through APS may involve:

Completing home visitations
Providing counseling, advocacy, and financial management
Securing home care and/or respite services
Finding different living arrangements (includes long-term care facilities or assisted living)
Applying for guardianship for people who have no one to assist them
Coordinating legal services to get emergency orders or guardianship/conservatorship
Providing referrals to other agencies for assessment, social, and/or medical services

How do I get help?

To find out if you or another adult can get services through APS, go to the Elder Justice Initiative website. Choose your state in the drop-down menu to view elder justice resources near you.

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