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.

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.

Provides crisis intervention services for older adults who may be victims, or potential victims, of elder abuse, abandonment, exploitation and neglect.

24 hour, on-call staff members provide emergency service in situations of actual or threatened abuse and are trained to detect, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of older adults.

Provides independent living services to older county residents such as home delivered meals, transportation, emergency/legal assistance, SHARE Housing, senior volunteer program, and case coordination.

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.

Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include: - Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually. - PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications. - Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older. - Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults. - Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc. - Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes. - Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care. Provides information on long term care issues. - Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases. - Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies. - Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following: - Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite. - Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations. - Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers. - Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition. - Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services. - Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers. - Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation. - Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility. - Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes. - Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

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.

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.

Provides advocacy services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Offers individualized representation in accessing special education services, adult intellectual disabilities, waiver services, healthcare, transportation, and any other concerns of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Assists individuals who are at risk because of abuse of any kind including emotional, mental or physical neglect, or financial exploitation. Agency addresses and/or investigate all cases of abuse.

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. If you are or know an Older Adult in imminent danger, dial 911.

Investigation of elder abuse complaints. Intervention by intensive caseworkers to older adults who are at imminent risk due to abandonment, neglect, abuse or exploitation.

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.

Protects older adults who are at risk of harm because of any type of abuse by insure that the basic health and safety of all older adults are met in the least restrictive setting possible, and that no older adult should remain at imminent risk to person or property. Responsible for investigating any referral regarding safety concerns for an older person within 72 hours. If the older adult is being abused, the agency offers services to stop the abuse and prevent it from occurring again.

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.

The program includes a broad range of legal, medical, and social intervention on behalf of the older adult. The goal of protective services is to reduce or eliminate the risk of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, and neglect.

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.

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

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.

Provides referrals for those who are at risk of serious injury, death, or financial exploitation. Services offered to reduce or remove risks to the older adult.

Provides for the protection of abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned adults.

Agency staff are available 24 hours a day to receive reports, investigate and take necessary actions regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment for people age 60 and over.