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1. Older Adults

   Adult Protective Services Report abuse, exploitation and neglect of vulnerable adults and ... and Community Based Services Some adults ages 60 and older (or 18 to 60 with a disability) can get help performing everyday ...

2. Adult Protective Services (APS)

   Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) is a program within the DES Division of Aging and Adult Services ... health. Caregivers who rely on the monetary resources of the older adult are also more likely to abuse. External stress: Experiencing ...

3. Helping Older Adults

   This past year, many older adults and individuals with disabilities were without connection and ... their safety and general wellbeing. However, a myriad of services, supports and ways to report abuse or maltreatment are available to ...

4. Training, Education, and Community Engagement

   Welcome to the Adult Protective Services Training, Education, and Community Engagement page. The DAAS Community ... about Adult Protective Services and protecting vulnerable adults. We provide both in-person and virtual presentations, as well as ... Mandated Reporting of Abuse of Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Adult Protective Services ...

5. Utilization of Technology Helps Adult Protective Services Provide Services to Vulnerable Adults During Pandemic

   ... adapt to the new challenges presented. Adult Protective Services (APS), which investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and ... to reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. Because older adults are at highest risk of contracting COVID-19, ...

6. Abuse in Later Life Grant

   ... (OVW) for victims of late life abuse (50 years of age and older) in Maricopa County and surrounding areas, from August 2020 through ... Abuse Later in Life - Spanish Adult Protective Services Resource Guide Arizona Attorney General’s Office Senior ...

7. Arizona Adult Protective Services Statutes

   The operation of Adult Protective Services (APS) is authorized by Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS): ... Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation of Incapacitated or Vulnerable Adults; Violation; Classification Arizona Revised Statute 46-455 ... exploitation of elder adults – defined as 65 years or older or vulnerable adults. (A.R.S. §§ 46-471to 46-474) Allowed ...

8. Arizona Adult Protective Services Definitions

   ... adult" means an individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect or exploitation ... means the deprivation of food, water, medication, medical services, shelter, supervision, cooling, heating or other services necessary to ...

9. APS Data Dashboard

   ... Reporting Sources Adult Protective Services In 1980, the Arizona Legislature passed the Adult Protective ... protection for vulnerable adults who are 18 years of age or older. This law gave the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Adult ...

10. Protecting Older Arizonans in their Communities: A Look Back at 2024

    Across Arizona, many older adults face economic hardship, diminishing health and physical impairments. ... their basic needs. Connecting aging adults to all the vital services and resources they need takes a network of professionals committed to ...