Elder Abuse and Adult Protective Services

There was an awful story in the Salt Lake Tribune last week about financial abuse of elders. According to the article, Utah seniors lose an average of $1 million to thieves. Sadder still, is the conclusion that these thieves are most often family members.

There are resources for seniors who experience abuse, financial and otherwise. Millcreek Home Health and Hospice is bound by law to report abuse to Adult Protective Services, which exists to protect seniors from abuse. Their purpose, as listed on their website is:

To assist vulnerable and elder adults in need of protection to prevent or discontinue abuse, neglect, or exploitation until that condition no longer requires intervention.

Millcreek Home Health and Hospice's team of Nurses, Physical Therapists, Aides and Medical Social Worker are trained to recognize situations that may escalate to be, or already are abusive. We work with families to remedy difficult situations and when needed, provide referrals to Adult Protective Services. If you have questions about a senior who may need help with medical care in their home, contact Millcreek Home Health and Hospice at (801) 463-2478.