The Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for preventing further harm to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect. (Chapter 415, F.S.). These adults may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation by second parties or may fail to take care of ...
older adultsself‐neglectviolenceResearch on Adult Protective Services has rarely examined the full breadth of such services. This research examines Adult Protective Services client profiles (e.g., client's age, gender, physical and psychological problems, type of reported abuse, referral source, and...
As the population of older adults increases and their potential for abuse and neglect increases, it is important a well-trained and competent workforce exists. Research has shown inadequate training of Adult Protective Services (APS) program staff is a major concern for adult protection programs, an...
Adult Protective Services is helping make sure vulnerable adults aren’t forgotten this Christmas Published: Dec. 6, 2023 at 12:30 PM GMT+8 For a third year, the “Silver Angel Tree” is helping grant wishes. News Long-time public servant honored in Grayson County...
Self-neglect is a complex and inadequately understood phenomenon that accounts for the majority of Adult Protective Services cases. This retrospective, record-based study of the characteristics of 210 older adults who were reported to Adult Protective Services and confirmed for self-neglect revealed that...
Self-neglect is a complex and inadequately understood phenomenon that accounts for the majority of Adult Protective Services cases. This retrospective, record-based study of the characteristics of 210 older adults who were reported to Adult Protective Services and confirmed for self-neglect revealed ...
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12 For example, as public health services weigh the merits of available programs, a focal question could be “Does this program help to strengthen caring relationships between youth and adults?” This body of research informs the next generation of preventive intervention studies at Minnesota’s ...
Protective garments for use by adults in feeding infants are known. These garments and other protective wear are used after feeding an infant. As is well known, infants frequently burp or regurgitate when being held just after being fed. In the past, towels, cloths or dishrags have been used...