Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, or financial exploitation of older adults and those younger than age 60 with disabilities. Trained protective service investigators work to eliminate danger, assuring that older adults are in the safest and least-restrictive living situations.

Receives, investigates and resolves consumer complaints made by or on behalf of older residents of nursing homes, personal care homes, domiciliary care homes and home health care agencies.

Provides specialized, trained casework staff to investigate and remedy situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and/or other circumstances creating an imminent risk of serious harm to person or possessions.

Coordinates and administers services for clients to make decisions and choices about their own care, enabling them to be active in their communities.

Provides auditing of estates including trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianships of incapacitated persons and minors.

Receives reports concerning adults in need of protective services. A protective services worker will investigate reports received and take immediate steps to reduce any risks to the older adult.

Older Adult Protective Services provides 24-hour access to caseworkers who investigate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age and older.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce, or eliminate self-neglect, neglect by a caregiver, or the physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, or abandonment of older adults. If an older adult is in immediate danger, call 911.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include: - Senior Centers and other activities - Legal Assistance - Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications - Volunteer Opportunities - Ombudsman Services - Level of Care Assessment - Transportation - Provides Caregiver Support Program - Provides daily hands-on care - Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons. - Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines Core services offered after a clinical evaluation: - In-home services - In-home meals - Care/Case management - Consumer reimbursement - Adult Day Care - Personal Emergency Response System - Personal Care services Information and referr

Helps seniors access the supports they need.

Receives and investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of Butler County residents aged 60 and older and provides activities, resources and supports to detect, prevent, reduce, and eliminate these conditions.

Provides assessments, crisis intervention, emergency assessments, mental health intakes, child and older adult protective service.

Offers a wide range of support services to older Lancaster County residents with the goal of allowing them to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Most services available to persons ages 60 and over, except for the 55+ Job Bank, Job Bank Workshop and Senior Community Services Employment Program which begins at age 55 and older. Domiciliary Care, Long Term Care Assessments, Ombudsman and Caregiver Support Program available for persons 18 years and older.

Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination, and civil or criminal prosecution. Common signs and symptoms of abuse may include Isolation, Weight loss, Bruises or broken bones, Increased confusion, Unusual withdrawals from any account, and Signing over one’s home to another.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, and financial exploitation involving adults age 60 and older. Provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community. Senior Services include: - PA MEDI - Adult day care - Assessment - Care Management - Caregiver Support Program - Cedarview Apartments - Health and Wellness - Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age) - Housing case management/housing assistance - Information and assistance - Neighborhood senior centers - PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org) - Ombudsman program - Personal care - Protective services - Transportation https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Services/Aging-and-Adult-Services/Programs/Information-and-Assistance">Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc

Protective Services available for residents of Lebanon County who are 60 years old or older. Protective Service referrals for residents under age 60 will be sent to the Under 60 Protective Service agency. Ombudsman services available for residents of Lebanon County who reside in an Assisted Living Facility, Personal Care Home or Nursing Home.

Protects individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging services necessary to alleviate or prevent further abuse.

Accepts 24/7 reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment involving care-dependent individuals age 18 and older. Investigations are provided to incapacitated older adults age 60 and older, unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker, and who are at imminent danger to person or property.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce, or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse or financial exploitation of older adults.

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

Takes reports on suspected elder abuse and investigate these reports under the Older Adults Protective Services Act. Professional investigator will determine whether the older adult is in need of Protective Services. Protective. Services will also assist the older adult in securing a safe environment and making sure his or her needs are met.

Provides protective services to adults who have a physical or mental disabilities. Anyone who suspects that an adult is the victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment should call the statewide protective services hotline.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.