Elderly Abuse/ Adult Protective Services

Not being able to deal with a threatening situation is scary to everyone. The aim of the Adult Protective Services Program is to assist those persons 18 years old or older who have been abused, neglected, or exploited and who are vulnerable and unable to take the necessary steps to correct their situation. ABUSE: is harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person. (An example of Abuse is): A deveopmentally disabled woman who resides in the home of her father and is being beaten by him. NEGLECT: Is harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by the inablity of the adult to respond to a harmful situation (self-neglect) or the conduct of a person who assumes responsiblity for a significant aspect of the adult's health or welfare. (An example of neglect is): A physical disabled man is left in front of the TV all day without a meal or access to toilet facilities. EXPLOITATION: Is the misuse of an adults' funds, property, or personal dignity by another person. (An example of exploitation is): An elderly woman's adult son is using her money for his own needs without her knowledge or approval. Call Dorothy Kalar (810) 245-1323 or Ann Chapaton (810) 667-0831 or Elaine Stoutenburg (24hrs (810) 664-5968) or Sheriff Ron Kalanquin (810) 554-1801 or MI 24 hour hotline 1-(800) 996-6228 for help.