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sweetmeat58  

Happy New Year 2012 How are you living...And how can you become a better person for 2012

Hello Friends,
It's been a while since I popped my head out due to my dad's illness being such a shock he is going slowly but surely going...But no one can say when our last moment will be so I pray but he is suffering and bouncing from the nursing home to the hospital at least he is being cared for properly...his wife who has enjoyed the good days decided she would let him sit in the apartment and perish so we had the battle of the divas to resolve the issue of his proper care, she lost...All I wanted was for him to be looked after properly not left sitting alone in an apartment for eight hours waiting for her to show up and do little or nothing...He asked me to get groceries like he was not being fed, and he was bone thin from a 190 frame and going in and out of lucidity and that terrified me and I was so I did she resented that and I think she threw the food away $200.00 worth of groceries that was the last straw...His friends called adult protective services and they removed him... They tried to work with her and she would not cooperate or answer the phone which was exactly what she did to me and I am too ill to jump out of bed running over there uninvited and unannounced that is not my preference or style... I went over once and tried to talk to her and work with her but she was a stubborn piece of work and told me she would do as she pleased which was allowing him to fall and lay unattended,he was not eating properly, and God knows what else, she was picking up his phone and hanging up on me, or taking his phone so I could not reach him. I was worried sick and she resents me and does not know me or my family nor did she ever try to... No one deserves to be mistreated no matter how unkind they were to others an ill person is an ill person and we cold not take care of him because he was too far gone. After many words were shouted back and forth and I straightened her out that I was not going to stand by and watch him be mistreated and she was directly responsible for APS coming in because she would not listen or work with the social workers and nurses to have carers in to look after him and ducked all help. I feel bad and she is not well herself, but neither am I and she has never dialed this phone even now to see if I need anything or just to day she cared. I have been ill since 1972 and critically ill since I met her over ten years ago and I also had to straighten her out and clarify dad was never there for us emotionally, financially or otherwise and he was playing church deacon, posing as a good dad and pretending to be all brand new as he left us destitute and trid to leave us homeless and deprived us of any and everything he could to sustain his freedom and selfish and lavish lifestyle so any joy she got as family to him was good because he failed to love, care for or do anything for his first family's welfare, and never looked back, including never filing for VA benefits for me his only disabled child, just filing out a form was too much to expect so that bit of extra money could have helped me the days I was ill and almost starving on my own.It's sad but he is reaping what he sowed now and I wish him and his wife only God's protection and mercy. I share this so all those doing good will see God looks after us in spite of those who abandon us and their day of reckoning comes and then they are called to account for their actions seen and unseen, no one gets away with abandoning their family and partying away the nights and days then when illness comes they expect all to be forgotten and for those left behind to come sit at their feet and take care of them. I will never forget but I forgave him and went to see he is alright, cared for properly and that is all I can do and I would do that for anyone suffering and alone.

Happy New Year and May God bless and anoint all of us with kindness, peace, and may we ask for and receive forgiveness for all we have done to others, make amends before it is too late, and may his blood cover us all with grace, gratitude, mercy and strength of spirit...Love sweetmeat58
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Starshine  

Vermont How to Report Abuse and Neglect of Edlerly Adult

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TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT,  CALL 1-800-564-1612 OR
802-241-3918

Adult Protective Services (APS) is a public safety program within the Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP), Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.  APS is tasked with receiving and investigating allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable elderly and disabled adults in Vermont.  Investigations are conducted to determine the validity of allegations and when warranted include the coordination of protective services to address critical safety concerns.  The APS Program maintains a registry of substantiated perpetrators of abuse and performs checks of that registry for employers that provide care and services to vulnerable adults.  APS is also involved in community education programs to raise the public awareness of abuse issues, stimulate prevention efforts and educate personal care staff members about their mandatory reporting responsibilities.

 

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Starshine  

South Carolina Adult Protective Services

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For all the website information....

Adult Protective Services
What is the purpose of this service?

Services are provided to meet the adults' basic needs and to ensure their safety as authorized, by the Omnibus Adult Protection Act of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Who can receive these services?

Elderly and disabled adults who are 18 years of age or older and are victims of actual or potential abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
How are the services provided?

Adult Protective Services will be provided after an assessment has been completed and reveals that the vulnerable adult is unable to provide for his/her own care and protection, and has been or is a potential for abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
What services are offered?

Adult Services will secure and coordinate existing services (mental health etc.), arrange for living quarters, obtain financial benefits to which a vulnerable adult is entitled, and secure medical services, supplies, and legal services.
How to make a report?

The person or mandated reporter who has actual knowledge of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult must report the incident where the individual lives to make a referral.
More Information & Resources
Contact:

Mildred S. Washington, LBSW
Director of Adult Services
Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 1520
Columbia, SC 29202-1520
Resources:

    * National Center on Elder Abuse
    * Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging
    * South Carolina Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging
    * Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging (Internet Guide for Resources)
    * South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (licensing website for Nursing homes and community residential care homes)
    * South Carolina Department of Mental Health
    * South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
    * South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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lilbuggie37  

Im sorry for my long absence

I am ever so grateful for the postings to my plea for help. I have finally qualified for disability, but, became worse in the process. I can only type for short periods of time and have to use a wheelchair now. I had both my children for a time period but lost both in the divorce from my husband. My son and I were scraping by with money and medical management for my condition but it was not enough and he finally had to quit gymnastics as he is in custody of his grandparents which are fortunately around the corner.  His whole childhood was gymnastics and he is suffering from identity issues as well as emotional. I have only supervised visits with the children due to CPS in texas and there are no accomodations for people that are disabled to see their children. I have reported this violation to the ACLU and I hope for a response. I have suffered many, many setbacks and I am fighting the rest of the way. I have some information for people that are in my boat. If you are a veteran with 10 or more years of service and you have served actively and become disabled with dependants you may qualify for VA disability. ALSO if you are being abused by a caretaker or money stolen you can have advocates to help deal with the police(Adult Protective Services). Join any church that offers help to you. It is the only way to live a good and fair life. God will be good. I guarantee it. Bless you. If any one knows how I can restore my son and daughters athletic life let me know. In texas his gym is an hour away. He was fortunate enough to be on a team with the fellow Mens Olympic Gymnastic Team and practice regularly with them. He will never forget it. Also in Texas if a parent is disabled a child can get their Hardship License at 14. And fortunatetly for him, The Mens Olympic Coach has an open invitation for him to come back as soon as he can. He really loved Raj as a sort of mentor, he told him he has talent. He will never forget that either. He is disturbed emotionally right now but I believe children are resilient. Take  care and I will check in as often as possible

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