Protecting older adults from abuse
This study tests a program that helps older adults who have been abused or neglected. If you are 60 or older, live at home, and have had a welfare check, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You live in the community, not in a nursing home.
- You have been assigned for an investigation by Adult Protective Services (APS).
- You are at risk of or have experienced abuse or self-neglect.
- You agree to receive services from APS.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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