Adults sometimes live or behave in ways that are unhealthy or unsafe. These behaviors may pose a danger to the individual or to others. The Waukesha County of Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) receives calls of concern regarding these vulnerable adults age eighteen years and older. Referrals concerning potential abuse, neglect and or self-neglect of vulnerable adults may be forwarded to the Adult Protective Services unit for further investigation to offer additional protection and services as needed. For adults who are found to lack cognitive capacity and/or may be a danger to themselves or others, Adult Protective Services may offer legal interventions as deemed necessary. These interventions may result in a healthier and safer existence for the individual and other citizens.
Advanced Planning – Advanced Directive Forms
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/f00085.pdf
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/advdirectives/f00036.pdf
10 things you can do to Avoid Fraud
www.ftc.gov/complaint
Identity Theft: What to know, What to do
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
Identity Theft: A Recovery Plan
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
The Wisconsin Senior Guide
www.datcp.wi.gov
Rep Payee
https://www.ssa.gov/payee/form/index.htm
Elder Rights Project
1-844-614-5468
[email protected]
Tips from the District Attorney's Office
Information and Support for Guardians
GWAAR
https://gwaar.org
State and National Resources
DHS
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aps/index.htm
Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-488-3780
Ombudsman
http://longtermcare.wi.gov/section_detail.asp?linkcatid=1953&linkid=1014&locid=123&sname=
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1-855-411-2372
www.consumerfinance.gov
National Center on Elder Abuse
https://ncea.acl.gov/
Elder Care Locater
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
The Elder Justice Coalition
http://www.elderjusticecoalition.com/