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Adult Protective Services (APS) is the state entity charged with investigating all reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of older persons (65+) or an adult (18+) with a disability who do not reside in long-term care facilities pursuant to the Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection.
Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older persons or adults with disabilities who do not reside in long-term care facilities.
To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult or adult with a disability residing in a long-term care facility (i.e. community living arrangements, personal care homes, intermediate care or skilled nursing homes), contact the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation, 1-800-878-6442 or dch.georgia.gov.
If you suspect elder abuse, report it immediately to Adult Protective Services. Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults 65 and older, or 18 and older with a disability, who do not reside in long-term care facilities.
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of at risk adults in georgia. Types of abuse. Abuse of at-risk adults occurs when someone intentionally causes harm or puts someone at risk for harm. Neglect occurs when someone intentionally or unknowingly withholds basic necessities or care.
Adult Protective Services uses a region-based multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of vulnerable disabled and senior adults in the State of Georgia. The toll-free number to report abuse is 1-888-774-0152 or in Metro Atlanta, 404-657-5250.
The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, supports older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through a variety of services, such as delivering meals to homes, providing legal assistance, and offering Medicare counseling.