1. What does Adult Protective Services do? Adult protective Service is a Social Services agency that investigates cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of people ages 18 and older with mental illness and other disabilities.
2. We’ve talked in class about ‘vulnerable adults’; who do you think would be considered a vulnerable adult? Any adult person of ages 18 and older with intellectual disabilities, older adults in nursing homes, including incapacitated adults. Especially those who are unable to speak up or care for themselves.
3. Why might an older, or vulnerable, adult not tell anyone about the abuse they are experiencing? Fear of retaliation from the abuser, the person might not be able to advocate for their needs. Especially
2. We’ve talked in class about ‘vulnerable adults’; who do you think would be considered a vulnerable adult? Any adult person of ages 18 and older with intellectual disabilities, older adults in nursing homes, including incapacitated adults. Especially those who are unable to speak up or care for themselves.
3. Why might an older, or vulnerable, adult not tell anyone about the abuse they are experiencing? Fear of retaliation from the abuser, the person might not be able to advocate for their needs. Especially