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Ohio adult protective services: When older adults can decline help and courts can intervene

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Older adults can decline voluntary help under Ohio’s adult protective services law. Refusing services alone doesn’t establish incapacity. Reporting a concern can start an ...
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Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatment

Before the pandemic, around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase. Mistreatment comes in many forms, including ...