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2. The Older Americans Act: What Benefits Does It Provide? - WebMD

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   Adult day services; Case management; Transportation; Health promotion Adult Protective Services. The OAA provides minimal support for protective services for older adults, including: Elder Rights ...

3. Adult Protective Services - Wikipedia

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   Adult Protective Services. In the United States, Adult Protective Services (APS) are social services provided to abused, neglected, or exploited older adults and adults with significant disabilities. [1] APS is typically administered by local or state health, aging, or regulatory departments and includes a multidisciplinary approach to helping ...

4. Florida Department of Elder Affairs - Wikipedia

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   The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is the Florida government agency focused on senior citizens. As described in the Older Americans Act , it is the state's unit on aging. It oversees the Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG [ 1 ] ).

5. Elder Abuse: Know the Signs - WebMD

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   If the problem isn’t urgent, contact Adult Protective Services in the state where they live. You don’t need proof of the abuse to make the call. The agency will send someone to the person's ...

6. Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 - Wikipedia

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   On October 18. 2017, President Trump signed into law the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (P.L. 115–70 [1]), identifying the need for data on elder abuse. An elder abuse case has many stages from the incident through investigation (by adult protective services or law enforcement), prosecution, and trauma recovery.

7. How to Handle Sibling Conflict Over Parent Care - WebMD

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   Each sibling should establish their roles and obligations and be faithful in meeting them. Discuss physical caregiving, finances, visitation frequency, and your parent’s wishes for the sake of ...